(A) to inform
(B) to entertain
(C) ** to persuade
(D) to describe
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -In a persuasive speech, the goal is to change the attitudes, beliefs, values, or judgments of your audience.
Concept note-2: -The main purpose of a persuasive speech is to convince an audience of a particular point of view. These speeches can take a number of forms including advertisements and interviews. When writing a speech it is important to remember that it is meant to be heard.
Concept note-3: -There are three general purposes that all speeches fall into: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain.
Concept note-4: -A persuasive speech is a speech that is given with the intention of convincing the audience to believe or do something. This could be virtually anything-voting, organ donation, recycling, and so on.
Concept note-5: -Traditionally, persuasion involves ethos (credibility), logos (logic), and pathos (emotion). By performing these three elements competently, a speaker can enhance their persuasive power.