Which of the following is an important factor in the opening of a speech?
a. providing the audience with facts
b. grabbing the attention of the audience
c. entertaining the audience
d. providing the audience with supporting evidence

Why is mme. loisel "full of anxiety" when she asks to borrow the necklace? a. she is humiliated at having to borrow the necklace. b. she dreads going to the reception. c. she lacks confidence in her beauty. d. mme. forester gives her too many pieces to choose from