Question

The purpose of a persuasive speech is to

A. influence the audience to believe what you believe
B. cause the audience to doubt their feelings
C. force your opinion on others
D. charm the audience into thinking you are clever

Answer 1

Hello! The correct answer is:

`\boxed{ \bf A.~Influence~the~audience~to~believe~what~you~believe}`

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`\bf Explanation:`

To "persuade" means to convince someone to do something by arguing or reasoning with them. A persuasive speech is a type of speech in which the speaker tries to convince the audience to believe what they believe. The speaker cannot force his or her opinion on others. However, they can use certain words or express their opinion in such a way that hopefully causes others to accept their point of view.