Harry, the CEO of a small company, introduces his second address to his Board of Directors by reminding them of how he tripped walking to the podium the last time he gave this speech. This is an example of using a(n) ______ to capture the audience's attention.

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Harry uses a personal story about tripping on his way to the podium, which is an example of an anecdote. Anecdotes are short, amusing or interesting stories about a real incident or person, often used to illustrate a point or capture the audience's attention.

Harry, the CEO of a Small Company, Introduces His Second