If a speaker adds a clip of music to the beginning of a speech about the music clip's composer, he or she is using a presentation aid primarily to __________.
A. increase the speaker's credibility
B. simplify a complex explanation
C. increase audience engagement and attention
D. distract the audience from criticism of the composer
E. none of these choices
Answer: C
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