Jake Begins His Presentation on Malnutrition by Giving an Estimate

question 111

Multiple Choice

Jake begins his presentation on malnutrition by giving an estimate of the amount of food that is wasted every day in the country. This makes the audience more attentive and responsive throughout Jake's presentation. In the given scenario, Jake uses _____ to open his presentation.

• A) audience involvement
• B) a startling statistic
• C) an engaging question
• D) a simile

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