In a detailed essay, identify and give an example of four suggestions for responding to audience questions during a question-and-answer session

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: Examples will vary but responses should include four of the following: prepare; repeat or rephrase the questions; stay on message; give a "double-barreled" talk; respond to the entire audience, not just the person who asked the question; ask the first question yourself; listen nonjudgmentally; neutralize hostile questions; when you don't know the answer, admit it; be brief; use organized signposts; and indicate when the Q&A period is ending.

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A. breaking news event B. speech C. meeting D. news conference

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