Question

1. which part of the speech is best exemplified by the following: \in this speech i want to convince my audience that genetically modified foods are not safe.\

○ a. general purpose
○ b. specific purpose
○ c. preview statement
○ d. thesis

Explanation:

• General purpose: Usually to inform, persuade, or entertain. This is more specific than just a general category.
• Specific purpose: States exactly what the speaker wants to achieve in the speech. Here, "convince my audience that genetically - modified foods are not safe" is a precise goal.
• Preview statement: Outlines the main points of the speech. This is not a preview.
• Thesis: A one - sentence summary of the main idea of the speech. This is more about the purpose of the speech rather than the main idea.

Answer:

B. specific purpose