A _____ is a one- or two-sentence summary that incorporates your general and specific goals and previews the main points of your speech.

a. section transition
b. thesis statement
c. topical order
d. preparation outline

b. thesis statement
A thesis statement is a one- or two-sentence summary that incorporates your general and specific goals. It previews the main points of your speech. It is created after assembling your main points.