Question

during the final development stage of a speech on a question of value you should _________.
a. identify differences before moving to common ground
b. make personal connections with your audience
c. rely on recent examples and statistics
d. ask for small, easily accomplished actions

Explanation:

1. Option a: When concluding a value-focused speech, starting with differences before common ground is counterproductive; you should build common ground first to align the audience before addressing remaining differences.
2. Option b: Making personal connections in the final stage helps the audience emotionally invest in your value argument, reinforcing your position and making the conclusion memorable and impactful for this type of speech.
3. Option c: Relying on new examples/statistics belongs in the body of the speech to prove your value claims, not the final development stage.
4. Option d: Asking for small actions is a concluding technique for policy (problem-solution) speeches, not speeches centered on questions of value.

Answer:

b. make personal connections with your audience