A mystery writers group wants to hold public book discussions, with members facing the audience and talking informally without prepared speeches. What format would work best?

Lauren worked on his speech until late in the night, puzzled about how he should

organize some of the materials in his speech. The next morning, while out for a run, he suddenly hit upon how best to organize his speech. What explains Lauren's seemingly sudden inspiration? A) A break can be time well spent. B) Insufficient planning hindered his progress. C) His delayed progress suggests a lack of genuine commitment to his topic. D) His lack of creativity means he needs an even earlier start on future projects.

Which factor of attention reflects an audience's tendency to be concerned with things that will immediately benefit them?

a. suspense b. conflict c. reality d. the vital