In developing her speech on scuba diving,Rachael is trying to decide whether or not to tell the audience in her introduction that she has been a diver since she was a freshman in high school.She wonders if this will help or hurt her credibility.Which of the following advice would
You suggest?
A)Rachael should avoid describing her experience with the topic because she will appear to be speaker-centered and not audience-centered.
B)Rachael should give a brief,credibility-building explanation of her experience with the topic.
C)Rachael should give a full and lengthy explanation of her experiences with the topic,including when she started diving,how many years she's diving,how often she dives,etc.
D)For the sake of suspense,Rachael should wait until her conclusion to describe her diving experience.

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It is important for Rachael to establish her credibility on the topic of scuba diving, but she should do so in a way that emphasizes how her experience can benefit the audience. Briefly mentioning her relevant experience in the introduction will help build credibility with the audience without coming across as self-centered or detracting from the main message of the speech. It is not necessary to give a lengthy or detailed explanation of her experiences. Waiting until the conclusion to share her diving experience may not be effective in building trust and establishing her authority on the topic.

In Developing Her Speech on Scuba Diving,Rachael Is Trying to Decide