1. Write one possible topic at the top of the paragraph box. Then write all the ideas you can think of that are related to the topic. This list does not have to be organized or even coherent. This process is called brainstorming. Here's an example:
Topic: Reading
fun adventure quiet time
relaxing biographies good books
school books comic books dull
new words discussion new ideas
English class vacation study hall

2. Walk through the steps above to limit your topic. In the box below, type your limited topic.

Example: Why I read to relax

3. Write an outline of your speech. Provide at least three main points with examples and details.

American history (is, are) studying the american colonies.

The latin phrase de gustibus non est disputandum means which of the following? a. “disputes aren’t easily settled.” b. “the great aren’t guilty.” c. “guilt isn’t the issue.” d. “there’s no disputing about tastes.”

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here?