What type of distraction occurs when an audience finds a speech idea distasteful?

The correct choice reflects the concept of semantic distraction, which occurs when the audience is put off by the language, ideas, or concepts being presented. This type of distraction can happen if the speaker uses jargon that is either too complex or not understood by the audience, or if the ideas are offensive or controversial. When an audience finds a speech idea distasteful, it distracts them from the overall message and makes it challenging for them to engage or understand the speech fully. This distraction is related to how the audience interprets and reacts to the words and concepts being spoken, leading to a mental blockage in processing the information.

In contrast, factual distractions would involve inaccuracies in the content presented, physical distractions pertain to external environmental factors that divert attention, and mental distractions involve the audience's own thoughts or concerns unrelated to the speech itself.