ocr: 27. How can your past experiences help you determine ifa presentation is based on facts? You may recognize some of the names mentioned. Your "gut" feelings will helpyou know if something makes sense or not. You can determine if the conclusions or explanations sound logical. All of the above. 28. Why would a writer or speaker include irrelevant information? (Click all that apply.) To helpyou understand the content. To distract you and influence you to think a certain way. Because they do not organize their information well. To describe something more clearly.