What kind of humor did President Ronald Reagan use when he said, "I want to begin by saying how grateful I am that you've asked me here to participate in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Knights of Columbus

Now, it isn't true that I was present at the first anniversary."
a. teasing audience members
b. using a humorous quotation
c. telling a joke about his family
d. using self-effacing humor
e. making fun of old people


d

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