Question

Good readers approach a text with questions in mind to help them gain information. Think about what you just learned about Nelson Mandela. Which question would be most helpful to guide your reading of his inaugural speech?

Why did apartheid exist in South Africa?
How did Mandela’s speech affect the country’s future?​
What did Mandela want to communicate to his audience?​
When did South Africa recover from the effects of apartheid?​

Answer 1

What did Mandela want to communicate to his audience?​

Step-by-step explanation:

Thinking about the purpose, or function, of the text can help you formulate guiding questions as you read. As a speech, the intent is likely to persuade the audience. Therefore, the question that would be most helpful to guide your reading asks about the speaker’s message to the audience.