What is a demonstration?

According to the text, the most obvious purpose that you mustaccomplish in a speech introduction is to

a. get the audience's attention. b. introduce the subject of your speech. c. establish your credibility. d. establish proximity with your audience.

Which cultural myth was activated by publicity surrounding the governor accused of selling a U.S. Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama?

a. mob at the gates b. the benevolent community c. the triumphant individual d. rot at the top