It Is Easier for a Speaker to Adapt to Listeners

question 19

Multiple Choice

It is easier for a speaker to adapt to listeners' needs and interests if __________.

• A) the audience has little or no background knowledge of the topic
• B) the audience is extremely large
• C) audience members are demographically similar
• D) audience members are culturally diverse

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is retained by the company rather than distributed to its shareholders as dividends.

Profit Margin

A financial metric that measures the percentage of revenue remaining after all expenses have been deducted from sales.

External Financing Need

The requirement for funds from sources outside the business, such as loans or equity financing, to support operations or growth.

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial metric that measures the percentage of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders in the form of dividends.