what is a good speech topic?

Answer 1

It really depends on the assignment.
Do you want a persuasive speech? Then find something you're interested in (animal rights, fashion, teachers' salaries) and write a speech about that topic (why bullfighting should be illegal, why fringed tights (or whatever) should be the next big trend, why teachers should be paid more). If you choose a topic you're truly interested in, it will be evident in the passion in your speech. Don't get stuck with a topic you don't care about!
If you just have to give an informational speech, once again you can choose a topic you're interested in (for the above examples, try changes people can make in their everyday lives to be more animal-friendly, the history of fashion or why people are so obsessed with it, etc.)
Another speech idea involves your roots. Talk to some family members and find out interesting things about them. Maybe you never knew that one of them is bilingual, served in the navy, raises guide dogs, went to an all-girls school, won a spelling bee, whatever. For the speech, combine personal anecdotes and stories from your relative's life with general research on the topic that you have discovered. Talking with your relative will make the speech writing process a lot more enjoyable and personal.
Some speeches I've done in the past include why chain stores should be allowed in my downtown (it's a quaint little town with absolutely no nightlife) and the struggles women face with prejudice today. I can't give you a specific speech topic because I don't know what you're giving the speech for. However, my one advice is to choose a topic you're interested in, because when I watch people give speeches, it's very obvious who cares about their topic.

Answer 2

It depends on the type of speech you want to do. I'm not one for doing others' work for them, but here are some guidelines, tips, and topics that helped me!

If it's a whatever-you-want-to-talk- about speech, do something random. I did mine on chocolate(or cheese as mentioned earlier), and talked for 10 minutes!

If it is supposed to be persuasive, pick a topic for which there are different opinions and explain why a specific opinion is or isn't correct, or something that could be changed in the world( A Renewable Energy speech won me a trip). To make it simpler, just try to make the opinion you express in your speech sound convincing.

If you are doing an examination speech, pick a controversial topic, like music censorship(I did this as a speech then debate), censorship in general, The Theory of Evolution (Debated it) or abortion rights, and explain the strengths and weaknesses of both sides of the argument, and possibly cite a compromise that could be made. (these topics are great for debates too)

If you are doing an after-dinner speech, talk about possible improvements to the community or something that the group you are supposed to be talking to is interested in or involves. Mine was "How Community Fellowship and Pride Can Improve Our Small Community" as a speech to the local Chamber of Commerce. Be sure to include an anecdote(short story) connecting yourself or someone you know to the subject that you are speaking of.

Here are some helpful tips for any speech.
1. Don't drone on and on in any speech; put some emotion in your voice because a monotone is boring.
2. Remember to enunciate and speak slowly and loudly.
3. Practice, but never memorize or read something word for word. That type of speech sounds fake and is never convincing.
4. When you practice, set up your speech to be at least two minutes longer than the minimum limit because everyone talks faster when they are nervous.
5. Make up an index card with an outline of your speech on it in case you forget something or get lost(unless these are not allowed).
6. If you aren't given a specific topic, pick something that you are interested in. If you are interested or have a strong opinion about your topic, it is much easier for you to talk to the time limit, and the emotion in your voice will be stronger.
7. If you are having trouble, particularly with organization, ask your teacher. Rarely will they refuse to help if you need it!

If you need more help, I'll be checking back for updates, or more questions!

Answer 3

Are you working on a speech presentation assignment? Follow the address below for some possible topics. Note that you need to narrow them down because they are too general. Choose them to suit an informative or a persuasive speech. Most of the topics are usually political issues.

Answer 4

For a PA class...

How about something Politcal, Iraq maybe, or Abortion.

Or something neat, maybe Duct Tape.

Just google it...

Depends on the type too...Is it Oratory? Informative? Sales? Humorous?

Whatever you prof likes is a good idea too, if hes a FIFA nut, talk about the world cup. But don't make a mistake.

Good Luck

Answer 5

Try a speech about cheese... There are several different types to talk about and it can be very tasty by itself, or on certain other foods. Such as a sandwich.

Answer 6

An demonstration speech that explains the many ways to smoke weed: ex: pipe, rolling papers, beer can, apple, etc.

Answer 7

Humanity, Love towards God, God etc, etc.

Answer 8

something that spruces controversy but, hey, that is my suggestion

Answer 9

me

Answer 10

Sex