Brainstorming and Persuasive Speech Techniques

This video tutorial teaches how to brainstorm topics for a persuasive speech by listing things you care about and analyzing your feelings towards them. It explains the importance of having a single topic in essays and provides examples. The writing process is outlined in three steps: generating ideas, drafting, and revising. A practical exercise is demonstrated, showing how to list personal concerns and identify a common theme, which in this case is safety. The lesson concludes with a recap of the brainstorming steps.

What is the first step in brainstorming persuasive speech topics?

• Writing a draft

• Collecting evidence

• Listing things you care about

• Revising and editing

Why is it important for a persuasive speech to have a single topic?

• To make it longer

• To include more information

• To ensure clarity and focus

• To make it easier to write

Which of the following is an example of a single topic thesis statement?

• School days should be longer

• Homework should be optional

• Students need more subjects

• Teachers should be paid more

Which of the following is NOT a step in the writing process mentioned?

• Generating ideas

• Writing drafts

• Publishing

• Revising and editing

What should you do after listing the people, places, and things you care about?

• Ask how you feel about each

• Collect evidence

• Start drafting

• Write a thesis statement

What feeling did the speaker associate with their mom driving on the highway?

• Indifference

• Worry

• Excitement

• Happiness

What concern did the speaker have about their dog?

• Getting lost

• Getting sick from poison

• Running away

• Not eating enough

What was the speaker's concern about their home?

• Fire protection

• Noise pollution

• Water damage

• Burglary

What common topic did the speaker identify from their list?

• Health

• Happiness

• Safety

• Education

What is the final step in the brainstorming process described?

• Conducting research

• Re-reading statements for a common topic

• Writing a conclusion

• Presenting the speech