Option 1—Topical organization—you may select an object that represents a signifi
Option 1—Topical organization—you may select an object that represents a significant aspect of your background, personality, values, ambitions, etc. Using the chosen object as a point of departure develop a speech that explains how it relates to your life. For example, a journalism major might select a newspaper as a way to explain her or his professional goals. A new father might select a diaper bag as a vehicle for discussing his experiences as a parent. An avid tennis player might settle on a tennis racket to illustrate her passion about the sports.
The purpose of this speech is not to explain the object in detail, but to use it as a vehicle for you, the speaker, to introduce yourself to the class. You should have two or three main points.
