Luis says, "If you knew the information I will provide in this four minute speech would save a loved one's life, would you listen carefully? Well, it easily could. It saved my father's life when we were at dinner last week." Luis is doing what effective part of informative speaking?

A) Provide listeners with a clear thesis statement.
B) Motivate listeners to want information.
C) Connect with listeners' values and experiences.
D) Build credibility with listeners.
E) Adapt to diverse listeners.


B

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