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You think a speaker has just made the outrageous claim that cockroaches will soon be extinct. What should you do to clarify the speaker’s message?

Ask a question.

Make eye contact with the speaker.

Concentrate harder on what is being said.

Interrupt the speaker and mock the outrageous claim.

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To clarify the speaker’s message, you should ask a question. This allows you to seek clarification on their claim and understand their reasoning behind such an assertion without being confrontational or dismissive.