Not only should a speaker's choice of topic be relevant to the interests and expectations of his or her listeners,it should also take into account
A)the speaker's political affiliation.
B)the number of times the speaker has delivered public speeches.
C)the public speaking experience of his or her listeners.
D)the knowledge listeners already have about the subject.

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The speaker should consider the knowledge listeners already have about the subject so that they can tailor their presentation accordingly and avoid boring or confusing their audience. The other options such as political affiliation, number of times a speaker has delivered a speech, and audience's public speaking experience are not relevant factors in selecting a topic that will engage and inform the audience.

Not Only Should a Speaker's Choice of Topic Be Relevant