You have determined that your audience will be hostile to the idea of raising fees, yet you believe that a rise in fees is necessary.Under these circumstances, you should:
A) begin the speech with a challenge to audience fairness.
B) avoid any speech topic that involves raising fees.
C) not worry about what the audience thinks.
D) begin by getting the audience to agree that existing needs are not being met, then suggest how a rise in fees would meet those needs.
E) end the speech with a warning that standards will fall unless fees go up.

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Starting with a statement that existing needs are not being met can be a way to gain agreement with the audience, which can then make them more open to your suggestion of raising fees as a solution. It also frames the discussion in a way that highlights the importance of finding a solution, rather than simply presenting an unpopular idea.

You Have Determined That Your Audience Will Be Hostile to the Idea