Ramal began his speech by saying, "Last year, 25 percent of the people in this room lost part of their retirement money to scammers. Do you want to be the next victim?" What function of the introduction is Ramal using?
A. get the audience's attention
B. preview the development of the speech
C. create a clear message
D. state the thesis
Answer: A
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A) Memorized delivery B) Manuscript delivery C) Extemporaneous delivery D) Impromptu delivery E) Spontaneous delivery
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