Andrea is giving a speech to a group of environmentally conscious architects. She says, "What if I told you buildings can save our planet? I look forward to talking to you tonight about how buildings' shape, construction materials, and solar integration can reduce the energy use of the world's buildings." She speaks with enthusiasm to excite her audience about new and upcoming technologies. She continues by saying, "Each year, three billion metric tons are released into the atmosphere unnecessarily. The work that we do can have a fantastic effect on the planet." What part of the introduction is missing from this description?

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Andrea captures attention with an engaging question, previews the main points by mentioning shape, construction materials, and solar integration, and sets the mood and tone with her enthusiasm. However, she does not establish her credibility or explain why she is qualified to speak on the topic.

Andrea Is Giving a Speech to a Group of Environmentally