A Speech Introduction That Begins With, "Did You Know That

question 70

Multiple Choice

A speech introduction that begins with, "Did you know that a light bulb has been invented that will last ten times as long as the ones we use today, but the government won't let it be marketed to the public?" is employing a device known as a(n) _____.

• A) startling fact
• B) reference to a historical event
• C) personal reference
• D) illustration

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Definitions:

Negative Exponential

A type of mathematical function that decreases rapidly from a positive value toward zero, often used to model decay or depreciation processes.

Last-In, First-Served

A method of service or processing where the most recently arrived item or request is dealt with first, opposite to the first-in, first-served principle.

Queue Discipline

The order or method by which queue (wait line) elements are selected for service.

Limited Queue Length

A queue system in which the total number of items or customers that can wait in line is capped or limited.