Which guideline should the speaker follow to help the audience understand the specifics of the message and to grasp the big picture?

A. Use high-level abstraction to put pictures in your listeners' minds.
B. Consistently use low-level abstraction to make your main points clear.
C. Vary the levels of abstraction.
D. Use high-level abstraction more than low-level abstraction.


Answer: C

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