Which of the following is likely to be an INEFFECTIVE way to adapt to an audience?
A) A speaker responds to a supportive audience by reinforcing their attitudes about the topic.
B) A speaker anticipates a potentially hostile audience by changing the presentation topic.
C) A speaker dresses in a style that matches the expectations of the audience.
D) A speaker uses colloquial language when addressing a group of friends.

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Changing the presentation topic just to please a potentially hostile audience may compromise the effectiveness and authenticity of the presentation. It may also create confusion and disinterest among audience members who were originally interested in the original topic. It's important for speakers to adapt to their audience, but not at the cost of their own message and expertise.

Which of the Following Is Likely to Be an INEFFECTIVE