Literaturespeaking topic
Surveys keep showing men read far less fiction than women. Does it matter what kind of stories men consume, and what would change if they read more novels?
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practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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