A). Teach listeners the differences between pizza in the U.S. and Italy.
Explanation:
'Purpose statement' is described as the statement that declares the central idea and goals of the essay or speech. It is usually mentioned at the introductory part of the document with an aim to indicate the readers about the upcoming content and its objectives that assist them to gain an effective and comprehensive understanding of the topic.
In the given question, the best purpose statement for Maeve to include in her speech is displayed through option A as it relates the central idea and objective of her speech that would help indicate the audience to be prepared accordingly and directs them to gain a clear, accurate, and coherent understanding of the ideas represented. Thus, <u>option A</u> is the correct answer.
