In the introduction of his speech, Quinton says, "I really don't know much about this subject, and I don't know how interested you might be in it, but. . . ." Quinton's use of language suggests __________
a) powerlessness through the use of disqualifiers
b) an appropriate level of formality
c) an attempt to create immediacy with the audience
d) improper sentence construction
Answer: a
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