Which of the following is a recommended way to provide closure at the end of your speech?

A) Use humor by telling a joke.
B) Use a quotation.
C) Give a general idea of your thesis.
D) Introduce the final main point.

Answer: B

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a. Yes; one should to try to use humor when making a toast. b. Yes; it is a tradition at American weddings for the best man to try to embarrass the groom. c. No; this toast was inappropriate because it was personal and it focused too much on the groom. d. No; toasts should be sincereand appropriate for the audience and the occasion.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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