The answer to this is the second option choice. New York is a vibrant, very diverse city.
Troy believes the lottery to be foolish because there is such a slim chance of winning that there is no point in it. This shows he is a cautious person and isn't gullible.
Your tone
Let's look at the other choices first. Your credibility is your ability to be believed as trustworthy in regards to the subject. Whether you're talking to a group of teenagers or professional adults, your credibility doesn't change. Your clarity also should not change based on the audience because you want to be clear in your message at all times. Also, your purpose should be the same no matter the audience. The only thing that would change is your tone. The way you approach a crowd of teenagers would vary greatly from the way you'd approach a room of professionals.
Catastrophy, emergency, dilemma, disaster, change.
