I think the correct answer is D
The correct answer is this: Nicole identified her audience BACKGROUND.
In public speaking, analyzing one's audience is very important, this is because the failure or the success of one's speech primarily depend on this. Accurately identifying the various characteristics of one's audience enhances one's ability to get through to them and to pass across one's message. In the question given above, Nicole identify the background of her audience as those students who are learning the language and culture of France. <span />
Which statement best expresses the central idea of the passage
“When Caitlyn is with Tyler all of her problems seem to disappear. But as things get serious, she discovers Tyler's jealous side. Once she realizes her "perfect" boyfriend is as controlling as he is caring, Caitlyn is faced with a choice: she can either let this relationship define her, or find the courage to break away” (Goodreads)