Which of the Following Is Likely to Be an INEFFECTIVE

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to be an INEFFECTIVE way to adapt to an audience?

• A) A speaker responds to a supportive audience by reinforcing their attitudes about the topic.
• B) A speaker anticipates a potentially hostile audience by changing the presentation topic.
• C) A speaker dresses in a style that matches the expectations of the audience.
• D) A speaker uses colloquial language when addressing a group of friends.

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