Which objective of a good speech introduction is fulfilled by the following statement?Today we're going to look at the three parts that go into making a skateboard-the plank, the wheels, and the "truck."

A. establish the speaker's goodwill
B. summarize the introduction
C. state the importance of the topic
D. relate to the audience
E. preview the body


Answer: E

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