When Do You Think It's Appropriate for a Speaker to Engage

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Essay

When do you think it's appropriate for a speaker to engage in a speech based on a value claim? Do you think this kind of speech is appropriate for novice public speakers in a public speaking class?

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Definitions:

Defamation

A legal term for a false statement made by one party about another to a third party, causing harm to the subject's reputation.

Emotional Distress

A legal term referring to the suffering that comes from experiencing intensely negative emotions due to another's actions.

Defamation Per Se

Statements presumed to be harmful to one's reputation without needing proof of harm, typically involving false accusations of criminal behavior or a lack of professional integrity.

Proof of Injury

Evidence required in a legal context to demonstrate the existence and extent of an injury sustained by an individual.