Stand Up, Speak Out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking

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When delivering a speech about cigarette smoking in movies, one should come up with concluding remarks that discourage that behavior. In particular, some young people might imitate what they see in films, which is the reason why smoking cigarettes in movies should be highly discouraged. The following shows four ways in which a person should end a speech:
Quotation: It involves reciting a quotation that relates to the topic of speech (Wrench, Goding, Johnson, & Attias, 2017). In a speech about cigarette smoking in movies, one can say, “Since cigarette smoking is harmful to the smoker’s health, viewers should avoid copying everything they see on movies.”
Summary: Indeed, a summary is the recap of the primary points discussed in the speech. For example, many actors pretend to be smokers to create a particular impression of their character in the movie. For this reason, they do not smoke real cigarettes. Viewers should not be deceived to start smoking since they to be like a specific film character. Furthermore, cigarettes are harmful to one’s health.
Appeal for Action: Specifically, it entails engaging the audience to change their behavior for the better (Wrench, Goding, Johnson, & Attias...