When Robert asked his class,"How many of you just don't have enough time to do all the things you want to do in a day?" as his speech introductory device,almost everyone in the audience raised their hands.This audience reaction is
A)an indication of verbal responsiveness.
B)an inappropriate crossing of the lines between speaker and listener.
C)restless movement,which indicated to Robert that he'd better get on with his speech.
D)an indication of nonverbal responsiveness.

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The audience raising their hands is a nonverbal form of responsiveness, as they are physically indicating their agreement with the speaker's statement. A verbal form of responsiveness would be if the audience verbally responded to the statement, such as saying "yes" or "that's me." Therefore, option D is the best choice.

When Robert Asked His Class,"How Many of You Just Don't