How can a persuasive speaker demonstrate authenticity?
A)By using practiced, melodramatic gestures
B)By maintaining a distance from the audience
C)By keeping a cool, objective demeanor
D)By being open with the audience
E)By ignoring the audience's nonverbal feedback

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It is constructive to consider persuasion to be a process of learning from each other and negotiating a shared solution. Persuasive speakers are seen as authentic, which happens when speakers are open with the audience, make a connection, demonstrate passion, and show they are listening as well as speaking.

How Can a Persuasive Speaker Demonstrate Authenticity