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Optism Speech due tomorrow..

I don't really get how to do this, I've asked my teacher and she says it's really simple, and it's not. The speech is about "Why my Voice is Important..." Could anyone give me any ideas on what to write about and why a "voice" is important?
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Without it, how could you order milkshakes?

Is it supposed to be something serious? Because if not, I'd go along with just that. A light-hearted and humorous speech.

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RE: Optism Speech due tomorrow..

Get up there and don't say a word. If she fails you point at that the low grade proves your point.

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That's brilliant... do that. Laugh

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RE: Optism Speech due tomorrow..

How did it go?

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I wonder if not a word was said...

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I thought it was due the next day, but it is due in 3 more days, lol. I really need something seerious to write about, so if you could help, that would be great. But that was pretty funny. lol.
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RE: Optism Speech due tomorrow..

Alright. Just don't say a word tomorrow at all. Go to macky-d's or something. Just go be mute for a day or two and write about how you got on.

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I said I didn't have it, and took an F. loloool yolo
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Eh. The same result would've occurred if you followed our advice Razz

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^ Indeed.

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