What is the first step in the six-step process for preparing a speech?

A.
selecting an appropriate topic

B.
gathering information for your speech

C.
practicing your speech

D.
determining the purpose of your speech

Question

What is the first step in the six-step process for preparing a speech?

A.	
selecting an appropriate topic

B.	
gathering information for your speech

C.	
practicing your speech

D.	
determining the purpose of your speech

tarantulagirl98 · Answer

D. Determining the purpose of the speech.

If you don't know the purpose of your speech, how are you going to gather ideas? Finding your purpose seems to make sense.