When organizing a speech, use the indirect approach if your purpose is to ________ and the audience is ________.
A)entertain; resistant
B)motivate; receptive
C)persuade; resistant
D)inform; receptive

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C)When the audience is skeptical or hostile, an indirect approach is required. Build your argument gradually. Don't state your conclusions-especially if they are controversial-until you have laid out the groundwork to make them seem plausible.

When Organizing a Speech, Use the Indirect Approach If Your