During a student speech, the campus landscapers begin mowing the lawn, making the student's presentation difficult to hear. The audience is experiencing ________, one of several listening obstacles

Abe spoke at freshman orientation, helping the newcomers gain a better sense of

what the town had to offer. He advanced the thesis that the town offered great places to eat, shop, and have fun. He developed each, one by one, in the body of the speech. What organizational pattern has he used? A) Spatial B) Chronological C) Categorical D) Causal

________ works on the principle that some people have better judgment or greater knowledge regarding specific topics or matters than others have.

A. Minority rule B. Unanimous consensus C. Expert opinion D. Authority rule