Leah walked to the podium, wrapped a large black scarf around her head, neck, and shoulders, then asked the audience: "How would you feel if someone looking like this got on a plane with you?" What introductory device was Leah using?
A) establishing her credibility
B) asking a rhetorical question
C) opening with a startling fact
D) using a personal reference
Answer: B
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We use narrative thinking when we listen to and tell stories. Which of the following is accomplished through narrative thinking?
A) We connect our sense of self with the world. B) We envision what could be. C) We apply logic to identify patterns and causal connections. D) We structure events in a logical order. E) All of the above are accomplished through narrative thinking.
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