For a ten-minute informative speech, a specific goal on the topic of juvenile crime is best written as ________________.
A) Juvenile Crime: A Disgrace
B) What are the causes of juvenile crime?
C) To persuade you that juvenile crime is decreasing
D) I want my audience to understand the causes of juvenile crime

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The specific goal for the speech should be clear and concise. Option D clearly states that the speaker wants their audience to understand the causes of juvenile crime, which is an achievable goal for a ten-minute informative speech. Options A and B are too broad and lack a clear focus, while option C is a persuasive goal rather than an informative one.

For a Ten-Minute Informative Speech, a Specific Goal on the Topic