Abrief statement that describes the type or category of speech that you will prepare and deliver is called
a. specific purpose statement
b. general purpose statement
c. topic sentence
d. thesis statement

Thesis statement

Explanation:

Thesis statement

it is a statement that is meant to describe the overview of the topic or subject being explained. It consist of all the details that is already mentioned in the paper or final script and also meant for specific audience.

Thesis statement write purposely to make reader or audience according to you way by laying down your points in a strong way.

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