The most likely reason king uses allusions in this part of
his speech is

research question: do the predicted benefits of genetic enhancements outweigh the possible negative consequences of this technology?  

what information do i need to research in order to answer this question?  

-predicted benefits of genetic enhancements

-negative consequences of genetic enhancements

-existing, if any, consequences of the new technology

-possible consequences if the technology is perfected

what sources will have the information?

-scientific research documents or news articles summarizing research

-articles in science and medical journals, magazines, and electronic databases

-books

-experts at genetics: geneticists, scientists, professors

here you go have a nice day

the answer is a)   a sentence of death costs the state "almost three times as much as a sentence of life in prison" (delon 147)

the most appropriate strategy would be to do a questions and answer type speech.

i think it would be b