In a speech about how Texas became a state,Martina provided three main points and delivered them in a chronological pattern.Two of her classmates,Anna and Donna,were discussing the speech the next day.Anna remembered Martina's three main points while Donna remembered only the story used in the introduction.Who is the better listener,according to the tips for enhancing listening skills?
A)Anna is the better listener because she followed the tip,"listen for major ideas."
B)Donna is the better listener because she followed the tip,"be a selfish listener."
C)Anna is the better listener because she followed the tip,"avoid overreacting emotionally."
D)Donna is the better listener because she followed the tip,"avoid information overload."

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Anna is the better listener because she remembered Martina's three main points, which shows that she listened for major ideas, as suggested by the tip for enhancing listening skills. Donna, on the other hand, only remembered the story used in the introduction, which indicates that she might have been more focused on her own interests, as suggested by the tip to be a selfish listener.

In a Speech About How Texas Became a State,Martina Provided