Which of the following elements usually has the greatest impact on the length a speech should be?
A. the group membership of the audience
B. the audience's disposition toward the topic
C. the occasion for the speech
D. the physical setting for the speech
E. the audience's attitudes toward the speaker
Answer: C
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