Here's a breakdown:
* General purpose: The overall objective of the speech. It answers the question, "What is the speaker trying to achieve with this speech?"
* Specific purpose: A more focused and concrete statement that outlines the desired outcome of the speech.
There are three common general purposes for speeches:
* To inform: The speaker aims to teach the audience something new.
* To persuade: The speaker seeks to convince the audience to agree with a particular viewpoint or to take action.
* To entertain: The speaker intends to amuse or engage the audience.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore specific purpose statements!