Question

yolanda is working as a public information officer for the office of the county sheriff. after a deputy - involved shooting caused a suspect’s death, yolanda was called to hold a press conference to update the public on what happened. yolanda knows several news outlets and reporters will be in attendance, and she wants to be sure she is ready to answer the journalists’ questions. which speech action plan is she focusing on? organize ideas into a well - structured outline. gather and evaluate information. understand your audience and adapt to it. practice language and delivery style.

Explanation:

Yolanda is preparing to answer journalists' questions at a press conference. The option "Understand your audience and adapt to it" fits because she is aware of her audience (news outlets, reporters) and wants to adapt her responses to be ready for their questions. The other options: organizing ideas is about structure, gathering info is about collecting data, and practicing delivery is about how she presents, but her focus here is on the audience (journalists) and being ready for their inquiries.

Answer:

Understand your audience and adapt to it.