Choose the option that best completes this phrase: A speaker's credibility is determined by

A. his or her professional and educational background.
B. how trustworthy and competent their audience perceives him or her to be.
C. the extent of his or her research and preparation for the speech.
D. whether or not the audience believes the speaker cares about them.


Answer: B

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