"Every student in this room is affected by the pollutants hidden in these walls" stated in a speech introduction is
A) a statement of significance
B) an attempt to establish speaker credibility
C) a specific purpose statement
D) a preview for the speech

Question

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A statement of significance is used to capture the audience's attention by highlighting why the topic is important and relevant to them. In this case, the speaker is drawing attention to the fact that the audience is directly impacted by the issue being discussed.

"Every Student in This Room Is Affected by the Pollutants