Use the paragraph to answer the question.
After a series of unfortunate weather events causes damage to a town, the mayor speaks to the citizens at a town hall. Despite the negative situation, she smiles and maintains eye contact as she discusses the plans to repair damage and help people. Her tone varies between very serious and solemn and light with moments of humor.
Based on the summary, which evaluative statement about the presentation is accurate?
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The presenter’s variation in tone is likely to confuse the audience and make them disengage.
The presenter’s variation in tone is likely to confuse the audience and make them disengage.
The presenter’s demeanor is likely to engage the audience and help them feel at ease.
The presenter’s demeanor is likely to engage the audience and help them feel at ease.
The presenter’s smiles and humor are likely to distract from her message about a negative event.
The presenter’s smiles and humor are likely to distract from her message about a negative event.
The presenter’s eye contact is likely to make her audience feel challenged.
The presenter’s eye contact is likely to make her audience feel challenged.
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The accurate evaluative statement about the presentation is:
The presenter’s demeanor is likely to engage the audience and help them feel at ease.
This statement aligns with the details of the mayor's presentation, where she smiles, maintains eye contact, and uses a variation in tone that includes humor, aiming to connect with and reassure the citizens despite the unfortunate circumstances.
