After Singer Michael Jackson's Death, Over 20,000 Friends, Fans, and Family

After singer Michael Jackson's death, over 20,000 friends, fans, and family members gathered together at a memorial in Los Angeles. Among others, singer Stevie Wonder gave a eulogy, stating in part, "I do know that God is good, and I know that as much as we may feel, and we do, that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more". Wonder's goal during his eulogy was to

A) introduce.
B) give honor.
C) entertain.
D) persuade.