Question

Good morning and welcome back! The leaves are changing colors, backpacks are bulging with books and folders, and classrooms are a hive of activity. For you seniors, this is your final year at Kingston High, and I suspect that many of you are contemplating your future. I have heard the hallways buzzing with the familiar phrases of fall, such as "application process," "personal statement," even "resume submission." Today I will shed some light on these mysterious phrases, and I will share specific deadlines and requirements you need to know. The author’s purpose of this speech is to

Answer 1

Answer: inform listeners about planning for the future

Explanation:

The author’s purpose of this speech is to inform listeners about planning for the future.

The author wasn't telling the listeners how to apply for a new job or about seasonal changes. The author was informing them about the life after high school and what they need to do to plan for the future.