A speaker introducing the president of a university to an audience of prospective students and their families will best accomplish this goal by
A. summarizing the president's major accomplishments at the university.
B. praising the president as the finest public speaker on campus.
C. discussing the history of the university and its excellent athletic teams.
D. presenting a detailed biography of the president's entire life.
E. defending the changes in graduation requirements instituted by the president.
Answer: A
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