DB8 Speech & Debate Academy
Unit Test

Unit 2: Choosing a Topic

This test checks your ability to evaluate and choose strong Informative Speaking topics.

Pass at 80%.

Quick Check
  1. 1. What is the 'obscure-but-relevant' test used for?

  2. 2. True or False?

    "A topic that is extremely familiar to most audiences is usually a strong Info choice."

  3. 3. What should you write early to test a topic's relevance?

  4. 4. What does 'angling' a topic accomplish?

  5. 5. True or False?

    "A topic scoring poorly on two or more narrowing criteria should usually still be pursued if the speaker likes it."

Answer all 5 to check.