"How many of you have considered being an organ donor? I never considered it, at least not seriously, until I learned my kidney had failed. The doctor said a kidney transplant was my only option. That…or die

This photo shows what I looked like then, 18 months ago. Pretty grim. You can see what I look like now, thanks to a new kidney. Another person's tragedy gave me life and life for four other people as well. That's why I wanted to talk to you today about organ donor cards."" This speech introduction omits one function. Which function is missing?
a. establishing credibility to speak on the topic
b. establishing the importance of the topic
c. getting audience attention
d. previewing key ideas


d

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