Marcus Makes a Joke Toward the Beginning of His Speech

question 13

Multiple Choice

Marcus makes a joke toward the beginning of his speech. He is speaking to a serious audience and wants to put them at ease. What is he doing?

• A) Previewing the main points
• B) Setting the mood and tone of his speech
• C) Demonstrating the importance of his topic to his audience
• D) Establishing credibility

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