Modifications to a Speech

Preparation is perhaps the most important part of making a winning argument. According to Wydro (1981), preparation represents a ôwillingness to take a chance, to change with new conditions, to look within for solutions that no one else wants to think aboutö (p. 15). My preparation would include the ôslight edge technique,ö where each morning I would sit quietly and write down an idea about my argument then continue to visualize that idea throughout the day (Wydro, 1981, p. 21). In this manner, I would be able to determine which ideas worked best for Mr. SchlichtÆs case. As important for knowing what I will ultimately include in my argument as what I will leave out, the slight edge technique is similar to SpenceÆs (1995) preparing arguments in advance, ôI sometimes fully prepare my argument only to discover that I donÆt want to make the argument at all. Better that I discover this state of affairs on the safety of the written pageö (p. 122).

The ideas I develop from preparation I can use to guide me defining my ultimate task in arguing Mr. SchlichtÆs case. Especially important for a jury trial, the following two questions will clearly define my task:

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lly when the property is directly related to their livelihood and the sustenance of family. Therefore, using evidence to add credibility I would also use emotional appeal to sway the jury. The charge against Mr. Schlicht is intentional assault. In my original argument I did not make it clear that Mr. Schlicht only fired in the direction of the thieves. The serious injuries sustained by one of the two thieves were inflicted unintentionally. My argument would have been more forceful if I would have added the fact that if Mr. SchlichtÆs shooting of the thieves had been intentional, he could have easily walked toward the wounded men and fired at them a second time. If Mr. Schlicht would not have fired at the thieves, his property would continue to be subjected to theft, endangering his familyÆs welfare. Lesser means did not work as a deterrent, so I would lead from this part of my speech to the last phase of P.R.E.P., restating point of view. This would return the jury to the image I wish them to take to deliberations, ôNo Defense Leads to Lawlessness.ö This theme is important because it is the basis of my argument for acquitting Mr. Schlicht, while it also reinforces the notion that society would be unsustainable without th
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Approximate Word count = 2059
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page)

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