Question

To choose the tone of his speech to the board of directors, Ian worked backward from the idea that he wanted to leave them feeling proud of their actions the past year. Ian was working backward from what?

A.

the purpose of his speech
B.

his introduction
C.

the middle of his speech
D.

the subject of his speech

Answer 1

A. the purpose of his speech

By working backward from the idea of leaving the board of directors feeling proud of their actions, Ian is considering the overall purpose of his speech. He is starting with the desired outcome or impact he wants to achieve with his audience and then plans the content and tone of his speech accordingly. Working backward from the purpose helps Ian align his message, structure, and delivery to effectively convey the desired sentiment to the board of directors.

Answer 2

I believe the correct answer is A. the purpose of his speech