Dale started his speech on financial planning with a story about his cousin Mike's bankruptcy hearing. In the conclusion, Dale gave an update on Mike's current financial condition. According to your textbook, referring to the introduction in the conclusion is a way to

A. move the audience to action.
B. reinforce your credibility as a speaker.
C. secure the audience's attention.
D. give the speech psychological unity.
E. develop a dissolve ending.


Answer: D

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