Miguel is speaking to a group of teenagers from a high-risk neighborhood. At the beginning of his speech he says, "By the end of this speech you will be able to recognize the pitfalls of negative peer pressure. Teenagers today are under so much pressure to fit in that it is important to understand the difference between positive and negative influences." From what we know, the two statements can best be categorized as ____________________.

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The first statement sets up an informative purpose for the speech, indicating what the audience will learn. The second statement is a clear thesis statement that identifies the central theme of the speech.

Miguel Is Speaking to a Group of Teenagers from a High-Risk