Dale Started His Speech on Financial Planning with a Story

question 61

Multiple Choice

Dale started his speech on financial planning with a story about his cousin Mike's bankruptcy hearing. In the conclusion, Dale gave an update on Mike's current financial condition. According to your textbook, referring to the introduction in the conclusion is a way to

• A) secure the audience's attention.
• B) reinforce your credibility as a speaker.
• C) move the audience to action.
• D) give the speech psychological unity.
• E) develop a dissolve ending.

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