What is the following excerpt used to draw the audience's attention called? "Thirteen-year-old Tamia was at risk of being expelled from school. Once a straight-A student, she was failing her classes and was caught cheating on a test

Mrs. Snider, the principal of the
school, encouraged Tamia and her family to see a counselor. Mrs. Snider wanted to see her get
help rather than expel her. Mrs. Snider knew that Tamia's parents were having marital problems
which could be affecting her school work."
A) a quotation B) a rhetorical question
C) a startling statement D) a narrative

d