In a speech about college dropout rates to her college speech class, penny states: "look around you. research shows that 59% of college students will never graduate college. that means half of this class will not get their degree." which attention-getting device is penny using?

startling statistic

Explanation:

Startling statistic gives numbers or percentages about a situations which shocks those who see or hear about those numbers because it usually shows how worse the situation has been.

This is usually used to capture the attention and influence change from people as they see these shocking results which they may not be aware of.

They will probably listen to him in order to hear what ideas he has which can be useful to these alarming statistics.

    racial conflict and discrimination has existed ever since man learned to kill with rocks and bones. these conflicts arose from disputes between territory, power, wealth, religion, or simple difference. some of the most infamous racial disputes include slavery, the holocaust, and the civil rights movement.

    these listed disputes often resulted in casualties from all sides. riots, wars, imprisonment, and lynching are all commonly associated with racial conflict on severe levels.

      however, racism is an improving issue in recent decades. people are being more accepting and welcoming of diverse populations. though, the world isn't perfect and it will take much more time, if ever, until the world is rid of racism.

"harry t. moore (1905-1951) – civil rights activist, leader, and the first martyr of the civil rights movement. fannie lou hamer (1917–1977) – leader in the american civil rights movement; co-founder of the national women's political caucus and freedom democratic party. james farmer (1920–1999) – congress of racial equality."