In the United States, the general and expected style for a group leader is

Chris has chosen the topic of gay marriage for an upcoming speech contest. Which of the following is most important for Chris to discern about the audience at the contest? The audience's _____

A. educational level B. age distribution C. liberal/conservative breakdown D. gender distribution

A cliché is

a. the dictionary definition of a word. b. used to present specific information in a speech. c. an overused expression that may cause listeners to tune out. d. a concrete word or phrase which exemplifies clear communication.