When an Audience Is So Varied That It Is Impossible

question 3

Multiple Choice

When an audience is so varied that it is impossible to adapt to every member, a speaker may focus on key audience members. Key audience members are people who

• A)sit in the front row.
• B)appear to be the most encouraging.
• C)have influence or ability to make things happen.
• D)are friends with the speaker.
• E)the best dressed.

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Board of Directors

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