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If you were assigned to write a speech based on your personal interests, what are four
topics you could consider for your speech?
2.
Identify two current events or controversial issues appropriate for a classroom speech.
3.
Name and describe two brainstorming techniques for generating speech topics.
4.
Identify three special occasions that might call for a speech.
5.
Discuss three things to consider when narrowing a speech topic.
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How does the general speech purpose differ from the specific speech purpose?
7.
Describe the similarities and differences between the thesis statement and the specific
speech purpose.
8.
Choose a speech topic. Then, write (a) a general speech purpose, (b) a specific speech
purpose, and (c) a thesis statement.
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