Question

To begin preparing a presentation, start by considering the topic. For this activity, you will select any topic connected to this unit and create a persuasive presentation. For example, you could choose a topic about postmodern literature or Beat poetry, such as these examples:
Motif became one of the most important elements of postmodern narratives, such as in John Updike’s "The Brown Chest."
Beat poetry emerged from the need to amend social injustices in society.
You can select any topic connected to the unit. Make sure to pick a topic that you find interesting and wish to learn more about. Choose a position on the topic. Your presentation should persuade your audience about your viewpoint.

As you select your topic, consider two important aspects of any public speaking opportunity: purpose and audience. Make sure you have a firm understanding of why and to whom you will be presenting. This information will help determine your topic and the tone of your speech. Obviously, a presentation on marine life would not be appropriate for an assignment on tragic heroes in your literature class, nor would it be appropriate for a group of experienced marine biologists who already know its contents.

Type your chosen topic and notes about your position on the topic in the space provided.

Answer 1

Answer: Here is my introduction and first slide of this presentation project. I chose beat poetry as my topic, hope this helps anyone who did as well.

In this presentation, I will be speaking on the brave literateurs of the beat generation, and how their efforts as pioneers using poetry as a mode of expressionism, and a recount of their first-hand experiences, has paved the way for the poetry world today.  

The Beats, a nationwide group of political poets, sprouted in New York City in the late 1940s. Though, the style of expressionism truly flowered in San Fransico circa 1950. Consisting of troubadours and hippies, "Beatniks" from around the country brought a voice to many topics often silenced. Reciting words of transgression, obscenity, and alienation with a psychedelic drug and sexual liberation bent. Besides their collective rejection of standard narrative values, it was no secret that they had their eyes on the prize;  ridding of mainstream culture in America.

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