Discuss with classmates or write your answers to these questions
as you study this section.Chapter 7 Developing Your Speech
- What three things should you consider when choosing a topic for a speech?
- At lunch, you overhear a stranger at the next table mention a book she used as a key
reference for a political science paper she wrote. Would it be ethical for you to borrow
her topic and consult the book she mentioned to prepare a speech for a public-speaking
course? Why or why not?
Chapter 8 Gathering and Using Supporting Material
- In your own words, define description, explanation, and definition.
- Is it ever ethical to invent supporting material if you have been unable to find what you
need for your speech? Explain.
Preparing a Speech Chapters 7-83
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