Karla starts her speech by saying,"Many of you know that I work closely with the AIDS Alliance agency in our city.You may also know that I am passionate about healthcare reform.What you may not know is that,like 33 million other people,I am living with AIDS." Karla's statement is an example of _______.
A)a thesis statement
B)a startling statement
C)an ineffective introduction
D)a joke

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Karla's statement is a startling statement as it catches the audience off guard and creates an immediate sense of interest and attention.

Karla Starts Her Speech by Saying,"Many of You Know That