Empirical studies show that the use of verbal immediacy
A) increases ratings of a speaker's competence.
B) makes the speaker seem dissimilar to the audience.
C) has no effect on perceptions of how relaxed the speaker is.
D) All of the above

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Verbal immediacy typically enhances perceptions of a speaker's competence by creating a sense of closeness and engagement with the audience.

Empirical Studies Show That the Use of Verbal Immediacy