When Ben wrote his speech on cancer, he knew that getting his audience's attention was crucial. He began his speech by saying, "Thousands of people die every year from cancer, yet people continue to smoke. Why when we are aware of the diseases smoking causes, do people continue this fatal act?" This attention-getter is known as what?
A) Narrative
B) Startling statement
C) Rhetorical question
D) Quotation

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect with no answer expected. In this case, the speaker is asking a question to get the audience's attention and make them think about the topic of cancer.

When Ben Wrote His Speech on Cancer, He Knew That