Jeremy Donovan's study of TED talks suggests you can use a question in different ways:
- Polling the audience - "How many of you..."
- Seeking confirmation - "...right?"
- Provoking thought - "Can ___________ really have that powerful an effect on my life?"
- Building suspense - "So I was _________________, and what did I see?"
Tim Wilson
Professional Speech Coach
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