Dana opens her speech against abortion by putting up a transparency that shows a graphic image of an aborted fetus.Is this an effective opening?
A)No;she should have opened with a verbal,rather than a visual attention getter.
B)No;this type of graphic material may disgust and repel the audience.
C)Yes;this was startling and vivid and got the audience's attention.
D)Yes;this type of visual attention getter does a good job of establishing speaker credibility.

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Showing a graphic image of an aborted fetus may disgust and repel the audience, making them less likely to listen to the speaker's arguments. It can also be seen as insensitive and disrespectful to those who have experienced an abortion. A verbal attention getter or a different type of visual aid may have been more effective in engaging the audience without resorting to shock value.

Dana Opens Her Speech Against Abortion by Putting Up a Transparency