Which choice BEST analyzes how the lines in the opening paragraph "On this day, prescribed by law and marked by ceremony, we
celebrate the durable wisdom of our Constitution, and recall the deep commitments that unite our country. I am grateful for the honor of this hour, mindful of the consequential times in which we live, and determined to fulfill the oath that I have sworn and you
have witnessed," function in the overall argument?

A) These lines inject humor into this otherwise dry argument about policy.
B) These lines allow President Bush to establish vivid images of what his second term will be.
C) These lines establish President Bush's deep respect for the job that he has
been given by the voters.
D) These lines establish an emotional appeal to the audience to have pity on
President Bush for his heavy workload.