A speaker who gives an organized speech, makes clear claims, and incorporates specific details to support those claims has increased his or her credibility by displaying 

A. competence.
B. dynamism.
C. trustworthiness.
D. similarity.


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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