Which of the following is an example of a purpose/thesis for an inspirational/motivational speech? Select one: a. This afternoon I will show you how you can mix three common household products to create your own antiseptic. b. Today I will ask you to remember three steps you can take to avoid identity theft. c. After hearing this information, you should be eager to help take steps to change the grading system on our campus. d. Our goal tonight is to honor the sacrifice made by students serving in the armed forces.

D. Our goal tonight is to honor the sacrifice made by students serving in the armed forces.

Explanation:

In a speech, the thesis statement is used to show or point out the major points or the main purpose of the speech. This would make the audience to have a quick preview of the aims and objectives of the speech.

The answer to this question is obviously option d. The purpose of the speech is clearly stated. It is To honour sacrifices of students serving in the armed forces. The speech can be used to inspire others into joining the force.

the correct answer is d. sinking. - apex.

answer: the correct answer is that he still ridicules people that look different.

explanation: in "the nose"   by nikolai gogol, the author sets up a satirical view of russian society. the book is divided into three parts and tells the story of collegiate assessor ('major') kovalyov, who gets up one morning without his nose. he later finds out that his nose has developed a life by itself, and has apparently surpassed him by attaining the rank of state councillor. the short story showcases the obsession with social rank that plagued russia after peter the great introduced the table of ranks. by allowing commoners to attain hereditary nobility through service to the state, a large population was given the chance to move up in social status. this opportunity, however, also gave way to large bureaucracies, in which many of gogol's characters worked.