As explained in your textbook, the central idea of your speech

A. is usually formulated after you have done some research.
B. sums up or encapsulate the major ideas of your speech.
C. is more precise than your specific purpose statement.
D.  All of these answers are correct.
E. Both is more precise than your specific purpose statement and sums up or encapsulate the major ideas of your speech.


Answer: D

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