86 CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER GUIDE TO THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
Clustering Worksheet
If you are having a difficult time coming up with a speech topic, you might try brainstorming for a topic. One method of brainstorming is clustering, which is described on pages 80–81 of your textbook. Create lists of items that come to mind under each of the following nine headings. If none of the items on your lists grabs your interest, try creating sublists for those items that seem the most promising as potential topics.
People
Places
Things
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Events
Processes
Concepts
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Natural Phenomena
Problems
Plans and Policies
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