Vernon is new to stand-up comedy, and he knows his act isn't nearly as funny as the Baxter twins' act. He is afraid that if he goes on after them he will be booed off the stage, so he made sure to be scheduled as the opening act. This is an example of Vernon controlling what aspect of his message?

A. the channel through which it is conveyed
B. the context surrounding it
C. how it is decoded
D. the frame of reference of the receivers


Answer: B

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