Discuss why it is important to have a clear purpose and thesis when developing a speech presentation. What could happen if you didn't take the time to develop these elements thoroughly?

What will be an ideal response?

? Clear purpose acts as your guide while you are preparing your speech. It keeps you focused and on point.
? Thesis statement is your central idea and in order to present a clear, well-organized speech you need to have clear idea to communicate to your audience.
? Without these elements a speaker could go off on tangents and babble without focus.