When are examples used in a speech? Briefly define brief examples and illustrations. Create either a brief example or an illustration that might be used as supporting material for your next speech assignment.

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- Examples are useful when you present complex information to listeners who are unfamiliar with a topic and when your purpose is to inform or instruct. They help clarify information for the audience.
- A brief example is a specific instance that is used to introduce a topic, drive home a point, or create a desired response.
- An illustration is an extended example, narrative, case history, or anecdote that is striking and memorable. Can be either a factual illustration (actually happened) or a hypothetical illustration (could happen).
- Student examples will vary.

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