Annalucia Is Giving a Speech on Behalf of Her Company

Multiple Choice

Annalucia is giving a speech on behalf of her company, which is based in Los Angeles, California. Her speech is in Miami, Florida at a stockholder's meeting. Annalucia decides to open her speech with, "I was nervous about coming so far from home, but once I saw your amazing beaches here in Miami, I felt right at home"! What technique is Annalucia using to generate interest in her speech?

A) Identifying something familiar
B) Noting the occasion
C) Citing an opinion
D) Telling a joke