Question

The purpose statement of a speech states:

a. the main idea of the speech.
b. the basic point the audience should remember.
c. the response desired from the audience.
d. the information the audience should take away from the speech.
e. the salience of the speech for the audience.

Answer 1

a. the main idea of the speech.

Step-by-step explanation:

The purpose statement of a speech states the main idea of the speech, what the speech intend to cover and the essence of the speech.