Question #6428621Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

In a TED Talk about overcoming fear, the speaker begins by asking, “How many of you have ever felt held back by fear?” What is the purpose of starting with this question?

Options

To gather statistical information from the audience.

To immediately involve the audience by prompting personal reflection.

To establish the speaker’s authority on the subject of fear.

To criticize those who allow fear to influence their decisions.

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