The _______ Tells Your Listeners the Central Idea of Your

question 17

Multiple Choice

The _______ tells your listeners the central idea of your speech and is the one idea that you want your audience to remember after they have forgotten everything else you had to say.

• A) general purpose
• B) introduction
• C) thesis
• D) specific purpose

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Psychological Disorder

A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that may cause distress or impair functioning.

Proactive Coping

Proactive coping involves taking anticipatory actions to prevent or mitigate future stress or adversity before it happens.

Catastrophe

A sudden and widespread disaster that results in significant damage or suffering, often bringing about dramatic changes.