Short Speech Topics: Additional ideas/assignments



Short Speech Topics:Describe a moment in which a problem, limit, or boundary was solved or transcended (2-4 minutes)Describe an example of injustice and how we might right the wrong. Describe an early or formative memory of musicDescribe a moment of sorrowDescribe a moment of fearDescribe a moment of pityDescribe a moment of joyDescribe a moment of angerDescribe a moment of envy Describe the voice or hands of a loved oneDescribe what you think happens after you dieExplain some key concept within your chosen field of study.Describe 3-5 steps in a process of some kind. Tell us about a thing of beautyTell a story about someone you know who is older than 70 or younger than 12.Tell a story about a time when you criedTell us about something you formerly believed but do not believe any longer.Tell us about something you learned in school that is or at least seems untrue. Tell us about a problem you face that you feel is “basic” or “fundamental” or “representative”Convince us to listen to your preferred musical genre or artist.Convince us to follow an often ignored ruleConvince us to break a bad lawConvince us to make a lifestyle change regarding our health or consumptionConvince us to boycott a store or productConvince us to join a club, group, or movementConvince us to do something pleasurable but dangerous Convince us to listen to a favorite musical genre or artist.Convince us to try something weirdConvince us of the power or lack thereof of prayerConvince us to consider your personal philosophy about life, death, or some specific conductConvince us if, how, and why to intervene when a friend or loved one shows signs of unhealthy drug or alcohol useConvince us if, how, and why to intervene when a friend or loved one shows signs of bigotry or close-mindednessConvince us of something you don’t yourself believeAlternatives to these are welcomed but subject to approval.Remember: There are a few key goals for the “short speech” assignments in this course. The first is that you have opportunities, beyond the formal graded assignments, to write and speak daily. Additionally, these speeches allow the class to develop skills for providing constructive criticism and support— that is, to become better listeners and make better judgments about speech. Our class should become a safe-space for practicing authentic speechmaking. So, for these short speeches, take risks and strive to say and do something that matters. ................
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