A speaker opens with the following question: "Did you know that on this date in 1954, the USS Nautilus, the first atomic submarine, was launched at Groton, Connecticut?" What device is being employedinthisintroduction?
A) a reference to a historical event
B) an effective use of humor
C) a startling fact or statistic
D) a preview of the topic

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The speaker is using a reference to a historical event as an introduction to their topic. This device can help to capture the audience's attention and establish relevance to the topic being discussed.

A Speaker Opens with the Following Question: "Did You Know