50 POINTS ! JII 171 Unit Activity: The Mid- to Late Twentieth Century: Postmodernism Task 1 Print Preparing a Presentation In this task, you will make a 5- to 10 minute presentation on a topic related to this course unit. Part A Choosing a Topic 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. 5 of 7 Save &​