Which statement most accurately distinguishes a specific purpose statement from a speech thesis?
A) Neither statement needs to be included in the introduction.
B) Both statements must be included in the introduction.
C) A specific purpose is stated in the introduction.
D) A speech thesis is explicitly stated in the introduction.

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A speech thesis is explicitly stated in the introduction to clearly present the main argument or point of the speech, guiding the content and direction. The specific purpose statement, which outlines the goal of the speech, may not always be directly stated in the introduction.

Which Statement Most Accurately Distinguishes a Specific Purpose Statement from a Speech