According to your textbook, the main benefit of an invited speaking situation is that ________.

A. a speaker will have a clear framework for what the topic and goal of their speech should be
B. the speaker won't have information about the audience, so he or she has a lot of leeway in choosing a purpose for their speech
C. the audience will be well informed about whatever topic the speaker chooses
D. all of the above are benefits of an invited speaking situation
E. none of these choices


Answer: A

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