Question

“how do you feel when you have to wait for something you really, really want? what if it was something you couldnt live without? well, my cousin was five years old when he found out he needed a new kidney. he went on the organ waiting list right away. he was called twice during a six - month span that they had a kidney available only to find out that the kidney wasnt a good match, and he had to wait again.”
this introduction includes:
a. a clearly stated thesis statement
b. narrative or testimony as an attention getter
c. the speaker’s well - defined purpose statement
d. a question of policy related to organ donation

Explanation:

1. Option a: There is no explicit thesis statement outlining the core argument of the speech, only a personal story opening.
2. Option b: The introduction starts with rhetorical questions to hook attention, then uses a personal narrative about the speaker's cousin's organ wait as an attention-getting testimony.
3. Option c: There is no stated purpose for the speech (e.g., "I am here to persuade you to become an organ donor") provided.
4. Option d: The opening questions are about emotional experience waiting for critical care, not a policy question about organ donation rules or legislation.

Answer:

b. narrative or testimony as an attention getter