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Svetradugi [14.3K]
2 years ago
6

At the beginning of his speech, what bit of humor helps Jason Reynolds charm his audience

English
1 answer:
Brums [2.3K]2 years ago
3 0

Jason Reynolds charmed his audience at the start of his speech at Lesley University Commencement address by making a joke about his hair and the fitting of the head ornament he was using. The central idea of his joke is to validate one of his principles: Insecurities are Healhty.

<em> "Sometimes insecurities and fears can push us towards greatness: to do more and to be more." (Reynolds)</em>

So, the final answer for this question is:

by making a joke about his hair and the fitting of the head ornament he was using.

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