"To inform my audience about the process of planting, harvesting, and preparing organic produce" is an example of:

a. a general purpose statement
b. A specific-purpose statement
c. A thesis statement
d. A central idea

b. A specific purpose states exactly what you want to accomplish in the speech.
You should begin your specific-purpose statements with the infinitive phrases to inform, to invite, or to
persuade. These phrases clearly indicate what your general purpose is and what you hope to accomplish
with your speech.

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