Is It Appropriate to Develop a Speech Topic Based on Something

question 13

Multiple Choice

Is it appropriate to develop a speech topic based on something you heard on a television talk show?

• A)No; using televised information for a speech topic is a form of plagiarism.
• B)No; most topics discussed on talk shows are inappropriate speech material.
• C)Yes,but you have to address the topic the same way the talk show did.
• D)Yes; brainstorming ideas from a television program is a good way to develop a topic.

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Definitions:

Lowballing

A persuasive technique in which an initially favorable offer is made to gain agreement, but then terms are made less advantageous to the target.

Idiosyncrasy Credit

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Diffuse

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