When seeking to change an audience's way of thinking, a speaker must:
A) Point out that he/she has the audience's best interests in mind
B) Point out that he/she will benefit from the audience's change of perspective
C) Point out that he/she has more knowledge than the audience
D) Point out that he/she has less knowledge than the audience

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When seeking to change an audience's way of thinking, it is important for the speaker to establish trust and credibility with the audience. Pointing out that the speaker has the audience's best interests in mind can help to establish this trust and create a receptive audience. Options B and C can come across as self-serving and may actually decrease the audience's willingness to be persuaded. Option D is not a viable strategy for persuading an audience.

When Seeking to Change an Audience's Way of Thinking, a Speaker