A speech introduction that begins with, "Did you know that a light bulb has been invented that will last ten times as long as the ones we use today, but the government won't let it be marketed to thepublic?" is employing a device known as
A) a reference to a historical event.
B) a personal reference.
C) a startling statement.
D) an anecdote.

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The statement "Did you know that a light bulb has been invented that will last ten times as long as the ones we use today, but the government won't let it be marketed to the public?" is intended to startle and grab the audience's attention, making it an example of a startling statement.

A Speech Introduction That Begins With, "Did You Know That