The use of humor in a speech introduction:
A)appeals to almost every kind of American audience.
B)challenges the audience to listen analytically.
C)disrupts the audience and keeps them from listening.
D)is risky;what some find funny,others find offensive.
E)should be avoided if the speech topic is religious.

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While humor can be effective in engaging an audience, it is risky because what one person finds funny could be offensive to another. It is important to know the audience and use humor tastefully and in a way that does not distract from the message of the speech.

The Use of Humor in a Speech Introduction