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At the close of the meeting, the secretary of the council asked for agenda items for next month, and
said, "We currently have the following items on the agenda: the greenbelt, town history, and tax
revenue."
She looked at Tony and quipped, "Should I put you down for next month, Tony? We figured you
might have a new career in public speaking." The audience laughed as Tony shook his head and
said, "I think I'll stick to dentistry for now."
The type of speech a speaker prepares is determined by the purpose, audience, context, and
topic of the speech.
Which of the following is a special occasion speech topic?
O An explanation of the town's historical roots
O An argument for why the council should lower taxes on small business owners
O A ribbon-cutting speech re-naming the greenbelt after one of a town's founders
O A review of how the town's taxes have been distributed
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