List five questions you should ask when selecting a speech topic

What will be an ideal response?


The questions listed in the text are:
1.  Is the subject suited to my purpose?
2.  Is the subject interesting to me?
3.  Am I qualified to speak on this subject?
4.  Will my audience find this subject interesting?
5.  Will my audience find this subject useful?
6.  Is my subject sufficiently narrowed?

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