Question

Which of the following is a specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech on a question of fact? To persuade my audience that capital punishment is immoral. To persuade my audience that capital punishment should be the mandatory sentence for murder. To persuade my audience that capital punishment is never justifiable. To persuade my audience that capital punishment fails to deter people from committing murder.

Answer 1

Answer:

D). To persuade my audience that capital punishment fails to deter people from committing murder.

Explanation:

A purpose statement is described as a statement that primarily functions to define the topic and purpose of the speech or essay in a precise and compact manner. It reveals the key focus, direction, and objectives of the work that are going to be accomplished at the end.

As per the question, option D i.e. 'To persuade my audience that capital punishment fails to deter people from committing murder' reveals the purpose statement designed for a persuasive speech on a question of fact. This would reveal the factual 'cause-and-effect'('capital punishment in preventing murders') direction that the speech would deal with. It would assist in establishing the credibility of the claim and convince the audience logically. Thus, option D is the correct answer.