Supply the general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea for a speech with the following main points:General Purpose:Specific Purpose:Central Idea:Main Points:I. The first stage in dealing with grief is denial.II. The second stage in dealing with grief is anger.III. The third stage in dealing with grief is bargaining.IV. The fourth stage in dealing with grief is depression.V. The fifth stage in dealing with grief is acceptance.
What will be an ideal response?
General Purpose: To inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the five stages in dealing with grief.
Central Idea: The five stages in dealing with grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
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