The closer to the time came for Dennis to present his speech, the more anxious he became. Heart pounding, he felt flushed and his stomach tied itself in knots. He began to worry that his internal feelings would manifest themselves externally, affecting the audience's reception of his speech. Which of the following statements BEST reflects how the audience will react to Dennis when he speaks?
A) The audience will know exactly what Dennis is feeling during every moment of his speech.
B) The audience will judge Dennis for being anxious.
C) The audience will ignore Dennis' speech because his nerves make him less credible.
D) The audience will view Dennis as less nervous than he feels.
Answer: D
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