Bryan is creating an idea bank in order to brainstorm

potential speech topics. Which of the following steps should
Bryan perform first?

a. He should make a list of potential speech topics.
b. He should get a friend to help him brainstorm.
c. He should begin creating his idea bank on his
computer.
d. He should evaluate the speech assignment, the
audience, and the speaking situation.


d

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