Question

Janet's introduction contained the following remarks: "How many of you know someone who has tried to quit smoking, successfully or unsuccessfully? Have any of the smokers in this audience tried to quit? Well, if you have tried to quit and failed, you are among the 20 percent of Americans who have tried to quit multiple times. A few months ago I tried to quit, for the umpteenth time, but this time I made it. I'd like to tell you exactly how I made it." Which of the following statements is accurate about this introduction?a) Janet shouldn't discuss her own experience with quitting smoking because it sets up some distance between her and the audience.b) Janet has successfully combined introductory devices of questions to the audience, statistical information, and a personal reference.c) Janet has too many devices in this introduction; the audience will be confused rather than intrigued by this introduction.d) Janet has successfully combined introductory devices of startling statements, reference to historical events, and illustrations.

Answer 1

Answer:

b) Janet has successfully combined introductory devices of questions to the audience, statistical information, and a personal reference.

Explanation:

Janet used introductory devices of questions when she asked the audience if they or someone they know has ever tried to quit smoking. After, she proceeded to use a statistic to note that 20 percent of Americans have tried to quit multiple times. In order to relate to the audience, she used a personal reference. She had tried to quit multiple times, but this time finally managed to quit. She is giving people hope based on her own experiences.