Positive visualization technique, such as used by athletes or public

In considering how knowledgeable your audience is about your topic, you should

A) not confuse lack of knowledge with lack of intelligence. B) assume that they are intelligent and make your speech more technical. C) downplay your expertise. D) repeat what they already know.

When speaking to her audience about the sacrifices one might make to acquire an

education, Pam recalled what she, herself, had had to do. She noted how she had worked two jobs, lived in an efficiency apartment, and lived on cheap, flavored noodles and offbrand peanut butter. By talking about her personal experiences, Pam's listeners likely viewed her as having ______. A) dynamism B) competence C) trustworthiness D) open-mindedness