Question

identifying purposes of speeches
read the descriptions of speeches and then match each one to its purpose
an explanation of why more windmills should be built
a live comedy routine
a lecture about chemical reactions
a tv show that explains how to cook
entertain
demonstrate
persuade
inform

Explanation:

• An explanation of why more windmills should be built aims to convince (persuade) the audience of the idea.
• A live comedy routine is meant to amuse (entertain) the audience.
• A lecture about chemical reactions is to give knowledge (inform) the audience.
• A TV show that explains how to cook is to show (demonstrate) the cooking process.

Answer:

• an explanation of why more windmills should be built: persuade
• a live comedy routine: entertain
• a lecture about chemical reactions: inform
• a TV show that explains how to cook: demonstrate