1. the first step in preparing your speech is to take a step back and try to look at it from the perspective of ( 1 point) a. yourself b. a famous motivational speaker you recently saw on tv c. an audience member d. none of the above

Choose a theme addressed by the writers you have studied in this unit, such as coming of age, the conflict between greed and morality, the horrors of war, the injustice of racism, the excesses of materialism, or the divide between rich and poor. explain the relevance of this theme in today’s world and how it affects you. provide examples to support your position.