As a persuasive communicator, your goal is to influence the opinions of your audience. You are most likely to benefit from an audience that is slightly distracted when
a. your arguments are strong.
b. your arguments are rather weak.
c. you are not an acknowledged expert on the topic.
d. your audience holds a weak attitude toward the issue.
Answer: B
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