Question

According to your textbook, the following passage from a speech introduction is an example of a(n) __________ . Today I would like to share what I have learned about attention deficit disorder by first discussing its effects on people and then looking at the treatments that can be used to help people who suffer from this condition.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: this is an example of a preview statement

Explanation:

Preview statements are used to present the main topics of your speech. As a speaker you should not only introduce your main topics to your audience, you must be able to capture your audience's attention. Usually the preview statement is the second thing you say during a speech, the first should be a general greeting, so it is very critical that your audience understands how you are going to cover your main topics and in what order.