ACTIVITIES

Comparing Concept Maps

Working with a partner, choose one of the following topics. Work independently for 10 minutes to draw your own concept maps of the same topic. Compare your efforts, and discuss what the differences illustrate about selecting a speech topic.

a. Music
b. Washington, D.C.
c. Sports
d. Social media
e. Health

Clarifying Specific Purposes

Each of the following specific purpose statements fails to fulfill the guidelines specified in the chapter. For each one, identify the problem, and then rewrite the statement using the guidelines for specific purpose statements on page 326.

a. I want to talk about how to succeed in college.
b. Explain the difference between a curve ball and a slider.
c. Eliminating world hunger.
d. My audience will appreciate classical music and be encouraged to enroll in private music lessons.
e. Pros and cons of starting your own business.