Read the following excerpt from a student’s essay:

The speaker uses structure and figurative language to conclude his speech effectively. "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important." He said this at the beginning of his conclusion. He wants to keep the audience focused on the purpose of his speech.

Which revision effectively incorporates a signaling phrase to transition from the idea to the quotation?

A) "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important" (Student Speaker page 4).
B) At the beginning of his conclusion, the speaker states, "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important"
C) He said an important quotation at the beginning of his speech. "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important" (Student Speaker).
D) "Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important" is how the speaker started his speech.