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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
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Because back then they believe that if they didn't see it then it is not there or created for example when the french believe that the earth is flat but we know now that it is round.