When preparing an introduction for a speech to a hostile audience, you should be especially careful to
A. arouse the curiosity of the audience.
B. state the importance of the topic.
C. establish credibility and goodwill.
D. preview the body of the speech.
E. use statistics in the introduction.
Answer: C
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