Explain the Purpose of Using a Startling Fact or Statistic

question 25

Essay

Explain the purpose of using a startling fact or statistic in a speech introduction and provide an example of how you could use one.

---

Definitions:

Non-native Species

Species that have been introduced to an environment where they do not naturally occur.

Generalist Species

Species that have a broad range of tolerance and can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and can utilize a variety of resources.

Keystone Species

A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its natural environment relative to its abundance, often influencing the structure and biodiversity of the ecosystem.

Range of Tolerance

is the breadth of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, etc.) within which a particular species can survive and reproduce.