In a speech about steps to growing a healthier lawn, you hear this statement in the introduction: "I have owned a landscaping business for 5 years, and I am studying agriculture here at the college." You recognize this as
A) telling a hypothetical story.
B) establishing credibility.
C) sharing a personal anecdote.
D) building rapport.

Question

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The statement is an example of establishing credibility by sharing the speaker's relevant background and experience in the field.

In a Speech About Steps to Growing a Healthier Lawn