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