Brent was presenting a speech on Type I diabetes, a disease that he had suffered from for years. He decided not to mention this fact to his audience. Which statement concerning Brent's speech is the most accurate?

A) A speaker should not mention personal experiences, as they sound like bragging.
B) A speaker should not mention negative personal experiences, only positive ones.
C) A speaker needs only facts and figures to build his credibility to the audience.
D) A speaker's personal experience makes him more credible to his audience.


D

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