In persuasive speaking, the decision whether or not to present both sides of an issue rests on __________.
A. the speaker's ability to use gestures
B. the audience's evaluation of the speaker's credibility
C. the speaker's knowledge of the topic
D. the organizational pattern chosen for the speech
Answer: B
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