A prominent politician spoke to a first-grade class about the importance of registering to vote. During his speech, the politician used jargon the children did not understand. The politician failed to reach the children because he did NOT do which of the following?
A) Exercise his authoritative opinion
B) Analyze his audience
C) Establish his credibility
D) Cite his sources

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The politician failed to analyze his audience, which is why he used jargon that the first-grade children did not understand. It is important to use language that is appropriate and understandable to the audience you are speaking to in order to effectively communicate your message.

A Prominent Politician Spoke to a First-Grade Class About the Importance