"Humor affects whether an audience likes a speaker, but it may not influence the speaker's perceived expertness. And yet, as they prepare their speeches, there is no doubt that the majority of speakers are scrupulous about including humorous elements." (Tubbs & Moss, Human Communication, p. 339)

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"If you can find a quotation that fits your subject, the conclusion is a good place to use it. A quotation gives added authority to everything you have said, and it can often help sum up your main ideas." (Hybels & Weaver, Communicating Effectively, p. 365)

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