Levi Is Giving a Persuasive Speech on Drunk Driving

Multiple Choice

levi is giving a persuasive speech on drunk driving. He knows that he must generate interest in the topic during his introduction, so he wants to have an effect with his opening statement. Which of the following opening statements would be the LEAST effective for Levi's speech?

A) Every 39 minutes, one person dies due to drunk driving. That means that by the end of our class today, two people will have lost their lives due to drunk drivers.
B) Ever been at a party? Had a drink, maybe two, three? But you're fine to drive, right? We've all done it. And yet ... did you know that it only takes three martinis to reach the legal limit? Or two frozen daiquiris? That's not much, is it?
C) I'd like to show you a picture of Suzanne. At three years old, Suzanne was vivacious, full of life, and ready to take on the world-until, that is, her mother decided to drive after drinking with Suzanne in the car. Now Suzanne is in a coma, and doctors are not optimistic she will ever wake up.
D) Drunk driving is a serious problem in our country. I will share some stories with you today, some statistics, and some ways we can all work on this issue.