How does a speaker brainstorm for a topic?

What will be an ideal response?

(1) Start with a blank sheet of paper or open a new document on the computer; (2) set a time limit for brainstorming; (3) begin writing as many possible topics for a speech as you can; (4) do not stop to evaluate your topics; just write them down; (5) let one idea lead to another—free-associate; piggyback off your own ideas; (6) keep writing until your time is up.