Tobias began his informative speech by saying:
You hear a noise under the hood oyour car, so you pull over to the side othe road. Your engine goes dead; you try to start the car, but it just sits there. Then you see a lot oblack smoke. What's happened? Why won't your car go anywhere?
What method for gaining attention and interest did Tobias use?
A) establishing goodwill with the audience
B) arousing the curiosity of the audience
C) stating the importance of the topic
D) presenting a startling statement
E) establishing his credibility as a speaker

Question

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Tobias used a scenario that likely arouses the curiosity of the audience by presenting a common problem (car trouble) in a way that makes listeners want to know what happens next and how the issue can be resolved.

Tobias Began His Informative Speech by Saying