The speaker can combat listener distractions by

A) emphasizing how each main idea relates to the thesis.
B) talking louder and faster.
C) using audience analysis to analyze listeners' preconceptions.
D) making the speech as short as possible.
E) lecturing the audience on the need to pay attention.


A

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