When preparing for his presentation,James focused on how his audience might react to his presentation.James also rehearsed standing up,walking to the front of the room,and practicing his presentation out loud.What two tips for building your confidence did James utilize?
A)Don't procrastinate; know your audience
B)Know your audience; re-create the speech environment when rehearsing
C)Visualize success; give yourself a pep talk
D)Channel your nervousness; re-create the speech environment when rehearsing

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James utilized two tips for building his confidence: knowing his audience and re-creating the speech environment when rehearsing. Knowing your audience helps you tailor your presentation to their interests and needs, while re-creating the speech environment helps you prepare for the actual presentation and reduces anxiety. Option A mentions not procrastinating, which may be helpful but is not directly related to building confidence. Option C mentions visualizing success and giving yourself a pep talk, which are helpful but not the specific tips that James utilized. Option D mentions channeling nervousness, which can be helpful but is not one of the tips utilized by James.

When Preparing for His Presentation,James Focused on How His Audience