Describe three elements of a situation which can help shape the topic of a speech.
What will be an ideal response?
- If the speaker is committed to a specific cause, such as protecting the environment, this can be the basis for a topic. The issue itself defines the topic, while the speaker's commitment is the reason why it is important to talk about it.
- The speaker's reputation or experience and knowledge about a specific subject matter may be the reason a group asks them to speak.
- The occasion of the speech also helps shape the topic. Many speeches are delivered on ceremonial occasions. The type of ceremony determines the type of speech, such as praising the life of a co-worker at a retirement gathering.
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