Which of the following is recommended in your textbook as a way to enhance your credibility in a persuasive speech?

A. Deliver your speech fluently and expressively.
B. Establish common ground with your audience.
C. Explain your expertise on the speech topic.
D. All of these answers are correct.
E. Both explain your expertise on the speech topic and establish common ground with your audience.


Answer: D

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