Question

Alex is a member of a corporate sales team who frequently speaks in front of groups as part of sales presentations. He has now been asked to give a toast at his brother's upcoming wedding. Alex is used to speaking on formal occasions, but is unsure of the best way to deliver a lighter speech. He decides to do a little research before the wedding. Select the statement that describes a strategy Alex could use to deliver a lighter speech.
a. Alex tells a story about his brother that causes his friends and family in the audience to laugh.
b. Alex periodically interrupts his remarks in order to deliver extremely embarrassing jokes about his brother.
c. Alex comprehensively prepares a long statement that he plans to deliver verbatim when it is time for his toast.
d. Alex delivers a detailed outline of the points he would like to address at the start of his toast.

Answer 1

Answer: Alex tells a story about his brother that causes his friends and family in the audience to laugh.

Explanation:

The statement that describes a strategy that Alex could use to deliver a lighter speech will be for Alex to tell a story about his brother that causes his friends and family in the audience to laugh.

It's but proper for Alex to tell an embarrassing joke about his brother. Also, preparing a long statement to be delivered when it's time to toast can make the event boring.

Therefore, the correct option is A.