Question

When your speech adds to your listeners knowledge, it is meant to:

a. inform.
b. persuade.
c. entertain.
d. celebrate.?

Answer 1

Inform

meaning to give (someone) facts or information, thus giving your listeners new knowledge.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option a) Inform

Step-by-step explanation:

The are different objectives when addressing a speech to the audience. If your purpose is that your audience gains knowledge, then you need to inform.

If you want to convince your audience on a given topic, then your speech should use persuasive arguements (to persuade).

if you want to entertain your audience, then your speech should not be focused on providing information or persuading.