Tobias began his informative speech by saying:You hear a noise under the hood of your car, so you pull over to the side of the road. Your engine goes dead; you try to start the car, but it just sits there. Then you see a lot of black smoke. What's happened? Why won't your car go anywhere?What method for gaining attention and interest did Tobias use?
A. presenting a startling statement
B. stating the importance of the topic
C. establishing goodwill with the audience
D. arousing the curiosity of the audience
E. establishing his credibility as a speaker
Answer: D
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