As you read, the best topic for an informational speech depends on the interests of the presenter. so, what interests you? for this journal assignment, pick a topic that you are familiar with and write out a detailed outline for an informational speech on that topic. make note as well of any visual aids that might accompany your speech or other pertinent details.

Read the excerpt from “strychnine in the soup,” in which mr. mulliner explains the ending of a mystery novel to a bar patron who is anxious to know the conclusion of the story. “the plumber forgot his snake and had to go back for it,” explained mr. mulliner. ‘‘i trust that this revelation will prove sedative.” “i feel a new man,” said the draught stout. “i’d have lain awake worrying about that murder all night.” explain how a student who did not know the meaning of sedative could infer its definition?