Question

The best strategy for an active listener to apply is to

think about the way the audience reacts to the speaker.
pay close attention to what the speaker is saying.
memorize as much of the argument as possible.
mentally replay previous debates that were successful.

Answer 1

pay close attention to what the speaker is saying.

Active listening focuses on understanding the speaker's message (listening carefully, clarifying, paraphrasing, and providing feedback) rather than rehearsing responses, analyzing past debates, or simply noting audience reactions.