Which of the following is true of target audience members who are uninformed about a speaker’s topic?

a. They do not possess the basic information they need about the topic.
b. They possess superficial knowledge of the topic but not enough to form an opinion.
c. They are more likely to be opposed than in favor.
d. They feel that the topic is not relevant to them.


a. They do not possess the basic information they need about the topic.
If audience members are uninformed, that is, they do not know enough about the topic to have formed an opinion, the speaker will need to provide the basic arguments and information needed for them to become informed.

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