The correct answer should be <span>a rise in the popularity of bicycles. In fact, this is the
main topic of the excerpt. Since the rise of the popularity of
bicycles in women, they become more conscious on their ways of living instead
of their clothing.</span>
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A speaker might use humor in a persuasive speech to make himself more likable and appeal to the audience and create a connection. And to also keep the audience engaged in what he/she is saying