Why does Santiago continue to struggle with the fish instead of letting it go?
A. He doesn't want the boy to think he's incompetent.
B. He's afraid he'll lose his hook and lines.
C. He doesn't want the other man to laugh at him.
D. He refuses to accept defeat.

Which of the following factors most consistently contributes to the speaker’s believability? a the age and experience of the speaker b the physical environment in which the speech is delivered c the sincerity, knowledge, and trustworthiness of the speaker d the position of the thesis statement in the speech