Question

Why is the purpose statement an important aspect of speechwriting?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct response is Option C. It conveys the speaker’s goal for the speech.

Explanation:

A concise purpose statement helps the speech writer to articulate the general purpose of giving the speech such as the objective that you want to accomplish.  Is the speech to inform or to entertain your audience? Are you wanting to persuade the audience of something, or is it to celebrate an event? All this will help you to better develop your speech topic and decide on which main points and facts to emphasize.  articulating what the speaker will achieve in giving the speech.  Authorities on speech writing like O'Hair, Stewart, and Rubenstein state that a speech purpose statement “expresses both the topic and the general speech purpose in action form and in terms of the specific objectives you hope to achieve.”

Answer 2

Answer:

C. It conveys the speaker’s goal for the speech.

Explanation: