David decided to present his informative speech on "How to Give the Heimlich Maneuver." He opened by recounting howhe saved his younger brother's life when his brother was choking on gum he had accidentally swallowed

Which of the strategies to maintain audience interest was David utilizing?
a. motivate your audience to listen
b. present information that relates to the audience
c. tell a story
d. use the unexpected


c

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