For the active audience (positive interpretation, a lot of knowledge), a speaker should:
a) avoid alienating the audience with an extensive set of credentials.
b) use powerful attention-getters to overcome apathy.
c) focus on getting the audience to take concrete action.
d) emphasize the urgency and relevance of the topic.
ANS: c
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