Read the following excerpt from a speech given to a group of teenagers: i want to you for coming here today to learn about the important issue of bullying in schools. i'm going to ask that you give your thumbs a rest and look up to give me some eye contact. because that's where bullying often begins — when we're hidden behind the anonymity of a screen. when we're not making sincere human connections with one another. how does the underlined phrase contribute to the overall purpose of the speech? a. it appeals to emotions in order to capture the attention of the audience. b. it uses slang to create a casual, friendly rapport with the younger generation. c. it puts the speaker in a position of authority over the audience members. d. it indicates that the audience should put away any devices and pay attention.