During Tulu's speech on the need for stricter gun control, she gets the feeling that the audience is disagreeing with her message. What are three things she could do to remedy this issue?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Answers will vary but should include three of the following: provide additional data and evident to support the point; remind her listeners of her credibility, credentials, or background; rely less on anecdotes and more on facts to present the case; write facts and data on a visual aid or in a visual medium; and, if additional answers and data are unavailable, Tulu should let her audience know she can provide them more information via mail, telephone, or e-mail (and should get back in touch with them).

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