Identify the goals of informative speaking An informative speech is a speech designed __________.

A. to give an audience members some helpful information that contributes to their understanding of an object, process, or event
B. to give an audience members some helpful information that contributes to persuading them to change
C. to give an audience members some helpful information that keeps them entertained
D. to give an audience members information that they already know
E. none of these choices


Answer: A

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