In addition to motivating the audience to listen, the introduction of your speech should also __________.
A) include a humorous or touching story
B) provide detailed support for its main points
C) orient the audience to the subject
D) refute any preconceived ideas

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The introduction should orient the audience to the subject, giving them an idea of what the speech is going to be about and why it's important to listen. Options A, B, and D may be used in the introduction, but they are not the primary purpose of the introduction.

In Addition to Motivating the Audience to Listen, the Introduction