During a campaign for mayor, a candidate begins a speech about the economy, stating, "Too many businesses are closing downtown, leaving pizza as the only option left for lunch.”Which best describes the type of hook being use

The opening points to a problem that matters to the community: businesses are closing downtown. That makes it an issue of concern, even though the comment about pizza adds a humorous touch. It is not a statistic or a question.

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