Starting a speech by telling a joke:
A)gets the audience to settle down and pay attention.
B)is a reliable way to warm up an audience.
C)is risky;it might unintentionally offend your audience,or fall flat.
D)shows that you are an engaging speaker.
E)is a way of getting the right kind of audience attention.

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Starting a speech with a joke can be risky because humor is subjective and what one person finds funny could be offensive or fall flat with another person. It is important to know your audience and choose a joke that is appropriate and will not offend anyone.

Starting a Speech by Telling a Joke