Answer:
D. acknowledge the potentially embarrassing circumstances under which she is delivering her speech
Explanation:
Most of the students at Wellesley College did not want Barbara Bush to speak because they believed that she was only famous because of her husband (president at the time). A majority of the students wanted Alice Walker to give a speech instead, however this did not occur. Bush is trying to use comedic relief in this line to lighten the mood surrounding her speech.
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1) A piece of toast got stuck in his throat while he was gulping down his breakfast.
2) The problem was resolved in Tom's mind after many hours of prayer.
3) Dust gets in my eyes while cleaning.
4) The night was strangely quiet while unrolling the sleeping bag.
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