Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Stating the purpose of the speech is the first step in creating a speech.
2. Audience analysis involves making random guesses about how the audience might feel toward the speech topic.
3. There are three general speech purposes: to inform, to persuade, or to mark a special occasion.
4. A thesis statement is a sentence that concisely communicates what the speech is about
5. Every speech has three major parts: an introduction, the body, and a conclusion.


1. false
2. false
3. true
4. true
5. true

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