Question

The speech component headings (introduction, main points, transitions, and conclusion) have been replaced with symbols. Review the speech outline and answer the question below.
(*) Looking for ways to save money?
(*) You can save money and bond in a big way if you groom your dog yourself.
(*) How much money do you spend on getting your dog groomed? $30, $40, $50 or more? Today I will demonstrate how to properly groom your dog and help you save money as well as bond more strongly with man's best friend.
(<>) Okay, let’s get ready by gathering everything we will need.
(#) 1. Gather Materials
a. Brushes (explain different types of brushes for different dogs)
b. Towels
c. Nail Clippers (explain how to clip nails without cutting the quick)
d. Cotton
e. Special Ear Wash for Dogs
f. Shampoo
(<>) Now that we have all the grooming equipment, we need a dog! Here Fido!
(#) 2. Grooming steps
a. Brush dog to get rid of excess and matted hair
b. Clean ears with Cotton and Ear Wash
c. Wash/dry dog
d. Clip nails
(#) 3. After Grooming
a. Praise Fido for being such a trooper
b. Give Fido a treat
c. Pet Fido for awhile and do the bonding thing
(<>) Doesn't he look great?
(@) Grooming your dog is pretty simple. Simply gather all the materials you need, then brush out the excess or matted hair, clean the ears, wash/dry Fido then clip his nails. After the grooming is the most important step so don't forget to praise and pet your dog!
(@) Although grooming your own dog may take a bit more time than just leaving him at the groomer's, doing it yourself is a great way to save money and for the two of you to connect more deeply. What could be better than that? Imagine how much money you can save in a year?
(@) Now that you know the steps to groom your dog have fun and happy grooming!

Which of the following would you add to the introduction if you wanted to strengthen the idea that the audience can save money?
a.
jokes about how much dogs cost
b.
questions about how the audience saves money
c.
anecdote about something Fido did last week
d.
statistics about the cost of grooming

Answer 1

To make it more reliable and credible, you should add statistics about the cost of grooming to the introduction if you wanted to strengthen the idea that the audience can save money. Customers always look for a good deal. The statistics would likely be another point for them to consider because they can now actually see the different costs of grooming their pets, thus statistics can be their basis on the comparison of the costs.

> Another good point, customers usually change their prospects when they see statistical summaries because it is another way of saying basic facts in  an objective way.