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After reading the two examples of speech above, try to analyze the structure of the
speeches by checking () the components of a speech on the table below.

Elements of a speech Speech A Speech B
Introduction
Greeting the audience

Grabbing the attention of
the audience, and engage
their interest
Revealing the topic of the
speech and mentioning
the thesis statement
Outlining the speech
Body
Answering thesis
statement
Transitioning
Signposting

Conclusion
Summarizing the speech
(Restating Thesis
Statement)
Emphasizing point to
audience
Giving closing statement

Stating closing remarks

B Brainstorming for Topics

After all this, we may still be thinking, “WHAT am I going to talk about?” If we are
having trouble selecting a topic, there is a number of brainstorming procedures we can
follow to get started.

1. Personal Inventory
First, make a quick inventory of our experiences, interests, hobbies, skills,
beliefs, and so forth. Jot down anything that comes to mind, no matter how silly or
irrelevant it may seem. From this list may come a general subject area out of which
you can fashion a specific topic. This method has worked for many students.
2. Clustering

If the first method does not work, try a technique called clustering. Take a
sheet of paper and divide it into nine columns as follows: People, Places, Things,
Events, Processes, Concepts, Natural Phenomena, Problems, and Plans and Policies.
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