The specific goal of a speech:
A)identifies the desired response a speaker wants from the target audience.
B)is to entertain, inform, or persuade.
C)is typically determined by the occasion of the speech.
D)indicates the general type of audience response that is expected if the speech is successful.

Question

The specific goal of a speech: 
A)identifies the desired response a speaker wants from the target audience.
B)is to entertain, inform, or persuade.
C)is typically determined by the occasion of the speech.
D)indicates the general type of audience response that is expected if the speech is successful.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The specific goal of a speech identifies the desired response a speaker wants from the target audience. Option A correctly describes this objective. Option B describes the general purposes of a speech, while option C refers to the occasion and option D describes the expected audience response but not the specific goal.

The Specific Goal of a Speech