Identify the three types of general purposes for speeches and give an example of each
What will be an ideal response?
The three types of general purposes are to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. A class lecture has a general purpose to inform. A political candidate's speech during an election has a general purpose to persuade. A comedian's stand- up routine has a general purpose to entertain.
Communication & Mass Media
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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