Dana begins her speech against abortion by putting up a transparency that shows a graphic image of an aborted fetus.Is this an effective opening?
A)No; she should have opened with a verbal,rather than a visual attention getter.
B)No; this type of graphic material may disgust and repel the audience.
C)Yes; this was startling and vivid and got the audience's attention.
D)Yes; an audience cannot ignore the truth when it is pointed out to them.

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Using graphic images of aborted fetuses may cause discomfort and disgust to the audience, which can create a negative emotional response and distract from the message she is trying to convey. It may also be seen as manipulative and inappropriate, and could potentially turn the audience against her argument.

Dana Begins Her Speech Against Abortion by Putting Up a Transparency