By Incorporating a Starting Fact or Rhetorical Question into the Introduction

question 22

Multiple Choice

By incorporating a starting fact or rhetorical question into the introduction, a speaker is trying to _____.

• A) get the audience's attention
• B) preview the main ideas
• C) establish credibility
• D) state the central idea

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Definitions:

Psychological Process

The mental functions and mechanisms by which individuals perceive, think, learn, and remember, influencing behavior and emotions.

Fiedler

Refers to Fred E. Fiedler's contingency theory of leadership, which posits that the effectiveness of a leader is contingent upon the interaction of their style of leadership and the favorableness of the situational control.

Leadership Industry

A collective term for the various businesses, institutions, and individuals involved in the development, training, and promotion of leadership skills.

Economic Climate

The overall state of the economy at a given time, encompassing factors like growth rates, employment levels, and market trends.