The famous scholar had a speech defect that made him sound like a cartoon character, which greatly hampered his audience's ability to listen. This demonstrates how ________ can be a barrier to listening.
A) sights and sounds
B) physical distractions
C) egocentrism
D) prejudice

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The scholar's speech defect, which affects the sound of his voice, is an example of how "sights and sounds" can be a barrier to listening, as it distracts the audience from focusing on the content of the speech.

The Famous Scholar Had a Speech Defect That Made Him