Lottie is introducing her speech on sexual assault. She informs her audience, “Four out of five rapes are committed by someone known to the victim.” Which method of introduction is Lottie using?

A) Refer to historical events.
B) Use quotations.
C) Provide startling facts or statistics.
D) Use illustrations or anecdotes.

Answer: C

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