Is Humour Ever Appropriate in Negative Messages

question 83

Multiple Choice

Is humour ever appropriate in negative messages?

• A)Yes, because it shows the reader how silly his or her position is.
• B)Yes, as long as it is related to the subject of the message and will not offend the reader.
• C)Yes, because everyone needs a good laugh.
• D)No, because humour implies that the writer thinks the reader is ridiculous.

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