Section 2
Establishing a Purpose and a Thesis
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General Purpose
Examine the general purpose of why you're speaking; every idea in your speech should connect to that purpose to reinforce your thesis.
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Specific Purpose of a Speech
The specific purpose of a speech fuses the topic and general purpose.
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Defining the Thesis
Your thesis statement should clearly articulate the purpose and main points of your speech.