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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.
6.
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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