When organizing a speech,use the indirect approach if your purpose is to ________ and the audience is ________.

A) entertain; resistant
B) motivate; receptive
C) persuade; resistant
D) inform; receptive
E) entertain; receptive

The indirect approach is most effective when the purpose is to persuade the audience who may be initially resistant to the message. This approach typically involves easing into the topic, building common ground with the audience, and gradually presenting the argument or proposal.