Why should a presenter avoid distributing handouts before the presentation begins if the presentation follows the indirect approach?

A) The audience will use built in hyperlinks to verify the accuracy of the data
B) The animation will look flat and uninteresting
C) The audience can see the conclusion and recommendations before they are talked about
D) The presenter will have to provide additional details to make the presentation worth listening to
E) The audience will read about the presentation instead of listening to it

In the indirect approach, the presenter wants to build suspense and interest in the presentation, leading up to the conclusion and recommendations. If the handouts are distributed beforehand, the audience will see the ending before it is discussed, reducing the impact of the presentation.

Answer: E
Distributing handouts before the presentation can cause the audience to read through the material instead of listening to the presenter. This can make the presentation less engaging and reduce the chance for interaction between the audience and the presenter.