When you use a quotation from someone who is not widely known, you should

a. state the person’s name and tell why he or she made the comment.
b. state the person’s name and explain where listeners can find more information about the expert.
c. identify the person for the audience.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above.


Answer: c

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