Answer:
(A) Tell a joke
Explanation:
Not knowing the audience to which the speech is being addressed it is always better to play it safe. Telling a story or a startling statistic or even starting with a question; these are all safe options. They grab the attention of the audience regardless of their age and interests. Starting with a joke is risky as it could either reduce the impact of the speech or even offend the listeners.
I think it may be C but please don’t come at me if I’m wrong...
<span><span>both a & b
</span>a) helps the reader see and hear characters, settings, and events
b) puts the reader in the middle of the action
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I would say D but right a draft and perfect it and then copy the draft