Brittany plans to give a speech about reasons why women under 50 should get mammograms. Realizing that more than half of her listeners will be men, she must take special care to

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Pointing out the benefits to the audience is the best choice because it directly addresses the potential resistance or disinterest that the male listeners may have towards the topic. By highlighting the benefits, Brittany can appeal to their self-interest and show why the topic is relevant to them. Establishing credibility and clarifying the central idea are also important, but they may not be as effective in engaging a potentially skeptical audience. Sharing a personal anecdote may not be as relevant to the topic and may not resonate with all listeners.

Brittany Plans to Give a Speech About Reasons Why Women