Match the question to the principle to which it belongs.
1. Does the topic interest you?
Familiarity with subject matter gives the speaker more confidence and authority.
2. How much do you know about the topic?
Your assignment and your audience determine your topic.
3. What information is available to you on this topic?
The length of your speech should influence topic selection.
4. Is the topic appropriate?
The audience responds to the speaker's enthusiasm.
5. Can this topic be addressed in the allotted time?
An early search for sources can help you decide if you need to switch topics.

sam knew that staying up late on a weeknight would effect his exam performance the next day. however, he believed that his friends would be mad at him if he didn't join them. peer pressure and the thought of losing his friends scared sam. he planned to meet them for a couple of hours and then leave early to study for the exam.

answer: the prince warns the 2 families that if they get into another fight they will be put to death

"it's more of an essay than story, but perhaps it is best described as a mood-piece: it uses a lot of musical imagery, not to mention sea imagery, religious imagery, and any other imagery that suits his purpose."