What is the MOST convincing reason the author gives to support the argument that humor is good business?'
A)
Don't be afraid to let yourself laugh a little every day.
It will improve your face value.
The role of humor as a stress reducer cannot be
B) overestimated given today's climate of corporate
calamity.
Interestingly enough, when a comedian uses humor
C) you
you ask "Is it funny?" When you use humor in the
business world, you ask, "Does it work?"
D)
Executives who incorporate a sense of humor into
their management styles find that it pays off in
increased employee morale, decreased employee
absenteeism, higher employee productivity and
improved communication within the organization as
a whole

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.