Amber, in one of her sessions on public speaking, says, "Today, everybody knows me as a great orator and a speech trainer.But, did you know that I was not able to speak until the age of ten?" In this scenario, this is an example of a _____.
A)startling statement
B)joke
C)rhetorical question
D)direct question

Question

Amber, in one of her sessions on public speaking, says, "Today, everybody knows me as a great orator and a speech trainer.But, did you know that I was not able to speak until the age of ten?" In this scenario, this is an example of a _____.
A)startling statement 
B)joke 
C)rhetorical question 
D)direct question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement is surprising and unexpected, making it a startling statement.

Amber, in One of Her Sessions on Public Speaking, Says