Explain the difference between a comic monologue and an after-dinner speech

What will be an ideal response?

A comic monologue is a speech whose primary purpose is to use humor. Comic monologues can be used to make fun of a person or a situation. The after-dinner speech uses humor to make a serious point.
The humor in an after-dinner speech is relevant to the central theme being presented, whereas the comic monologue may have several themes that are not relevant to each other.

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A) are not afraid to speak in public at all B) begin working on their speech early C) are apprehensive about having to give a speech D) are natural public speakers

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In terms of external dialectical tensions, inclusion is associated with

A. togetherness. B. trust and mutuality. C. bonding. D. seclusion.

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