"To inform my audience about the history of the Super Bowl" is an example of a

A. general purpose.
B. central idea.
C. speech topic.
D. specific purpose.
E. thesis statement.


Answer: D

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True False

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

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necessary _____, or specialized terms, for his job. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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