Christian was asked to give an after-dinner speech at the awards banquet for the rugby team. He decided to take a light approach to the sport, and entitled his speech, "Rugby, Rugby, How Do I Love Thee? or Three Ways to Break Your Legs." The general purpose of this speech is most likely to _____.

A. inform
B. persuade
C. demonstrate
D. entertain


Answer: D

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