A thesis statement is a necessary step in creating a message because it:
A. Assists the speaker in transitioning from the desired outcome to how to get there
B. Helps the speaker focus and decide if certain information is appropriate to the topic.
C. Provides the means for determining what the audience would like to listen to the most.
D. All of the above
E. A and B only
E
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