Successful informative speeches include which two elements?

A. purpose is to inform; relates to the audience
B. purpose is to inform; answers questions of fact, value, and policy
C. purpose is to persuade; contains a persuasive claim
D. purpose is to persuade; cites sources other than the speaker's own knowledge


Answer: A

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