Question

Speeches meant

often feature verbal and visual representations of a need or problem.
to inform
to entertain
to persuade

Answer 1

Most likely I would say A because it’s informing you of a problem but it depends on what kind of speech but most likely for this it would be to inform

Answer 2

Either A or B

Step-by-step explanation:

It really depends what kind of speech but your best bet is A if its a politician making a speech and B if it's a teacher/professor.