When a speaker decides to incorporate immediacy behaviors into a speech, he or she must ensure that

a. the speaker sets the tone for immediacy.
b. these behaviors do not violate listener's expectations.
c. the speaker incorporates overly dramatic gestures for impact.
d. these behaviors surprise and challenge the audience.


Answer: a. the speaker sets the tone for immediacy.

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