Choose a specific topic for a presentation. Write a general purpose, specific purpose, and thesis for this topic. What sources would you consult to research this topic?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A general purpose is dictated by the situation, the audience, and the nature of the job. The specific purpose identifies more precisely what the speaker aims to accomplish. The thesis is the central idea of the speech.

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