Nate is brainstorming for his next speech assignment and comes up with ten good ideas for his informative speech. He selects the topic of "drones," then after some consideration, refines this to "ethical considerations regarding drone use in urban settings." What part of the speech development process has Nate completed?

A. determine the general purpose
B. create a specific purpose statement
C. select and narrow the topic
D. complete a self-inventory


Answer: C

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