What Kind of Humor Did President Ronald Reagan Use When

question 9

Multiple Choice

What kind of humor did President Ronald Reagan use when he said, "I want to begin by saying how grateful I am that you've asked me here to participate in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus. Now, it isn't true that I was present at the first anniversary."

• A) teasing audience members
• B) using a humorous quotation
• C) telling a joke about his family
• D) using self-effacing humor
• E) making fun of old people

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