David decided to present his informative speech on "How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver." David opened by recounting how he saved his younger brother's life, when he was choking on gum he had accidentally swallowed. Which strategy to maintain audience interest was David using?

The correct answer is that te strategy that David uses to maintain audience is the use of personal narrative.

Explanation:

Personal Narrative is the use of storytelling in the first person to talk about a personal experience or situation, this makes it more relatable to the reader which catches the readers attention.

tree and the cat in the tree

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.