When Starting with a Broad Speech Topic Such as "Basketball

question 17

Multiple Choice

When starting with a broad speech topic such as "basketball," it is necessary to narrow it down because

• A) speeches on sports-related topics should be much briefer.
• B) your audience may get bored with the topic unless they are interested in sports.
• C) it will require less time to research.
• D) it needs to fit within the time limits of your speech.

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