How Does the Specific Purpose Statement Differ from the Central

question 47

Multiple Choice

How does the specific purpose statement differ from the central idea?

• A)Whereas your central idea indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message.
• B)Whereas your central idea indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your specific purpose identifies the essence of your message.
• C)Whereas your specific purpose indicates what you want your audience to do when you have finished your speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message.
• D)Whereas your specific purpose indicates the overarching goal of the speech,your central idea identifies the essence of your message.

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Definitions:

Government Transfer Program

Programs through which governments redistribute income, typically from taxpayers to individuals in need, such as welfare, social security, and unemployment benefits.

Unemployment Compensation

Financial payments made to individuals who have lost their jobs until they find new employment, provided by the government or insurance programs.

Social Security

A government program designed to provide financial assistance to retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers.

Externalities

Economic side effects or consequences of an industrial or commercial activity that affect other parties without being reflected in the cost of the goods or services involved, either positively (benefits) or negatively (costs).