Referring to a current news event:
A)allows the speaker to gradually ease into the purpose.
B)convinces the audience that the speaker is well informed.
C)elicits audience responses that reveal how interested they are.
D)quickly makes the audience aware of how relevant the topic is.
E)reminds the audience of events that took place in the past.

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Referring to a current news event quickly makes the audience aware of how relevant the topic is. This helps to grab their attention and provides context for the speaker's message. It also shows that the speaker is up-to-date on current events and can speak knowledgeably on the topic.

Referring to a Current News Event