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 make an impact with his opening statement. Which of the following opening statements would be the LEAST effective for Levi's speech?
A. 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 drunk with Suzanne in the car. Now Suzanne is in a coma, and doctors are not optimistic she will ever wake up.
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 takes only three martinis to reach the legal limit? Or two frozen daiquiris? That's not much, is it?
C. 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.
D. Every 39 minutes, one person dies as a result of drunk driving. That means that by the end of our class today, two people will have lost their lives because of drunk drivers.
Answer: C
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