The General Purpose of a Speech

question 20

Multiple Choice

The general purpose of a speech

• A) decides whether your overriding goal is to inform, to persuade, or to entertain.
• B) decides what you hope to accomplish, which aspect you will cover, and your intended audience.
• C) includes the major ideas of your speech.
• D) includes the main points of your speech.

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