Supply the general purpose, specific purpose, and main points for a speech with the following central idea:General Purpose:Specific Purpose:Central Idea: The three major causes of decaying bridges in the United States are overloading, weather, and neglect.Main Points:

What will be an ideal response?


General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the three major causes of decaying bridges in the United States.
Main Points:

I. The first major cause of decaying bridges in the United States is overloading.
II. The second major cause of decaying bridges in the United States is weather.
III. The third major cause of decaying bridges in the United States is neglect.

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