Which of the following would be the specific purpose of an informative speech?
A) to motivate individuals to run
B) to explain the signs of a heart attack
C) to encourage audience members to donate to earthquake relief
D) to convince people to vote for a specific candidate

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The specific purpose of an informative speech is to provide information and educate the audience on a particular topic. Option B, "to explain the signs of a heart attack," best fits this purpose as it seeks to inform the audience on a specific topic. The other options either seek to motivate, encourage or persuade the audience, which are not the purposes of an informative speech.

Which of the Following Would Be the Specific Purpose of an Informative