Below are three sets of main points for speeches. For each set, supply the gener

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Below are three sets of main points for speeches. For each set, supply the general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea.

General Purpose:

Specific Purpose:

Central Idea: .

Main Points: I. You should support the school-bond referendum because it will improve classroom facilities.

II. You should support the school-bond referendum because it will increase the number of teachers.

III. You should support the school-bond referendum because it will upgrade instructional resources.

General Purpose:

Specific Purpose:

Central Idea:

Main Points: I. The first event in a triathlon is swimming.

II. The second event in a triathlon is cycling.

III. The third event in a triathlon is running.

General Purpose:

Specific Purpose:

Central Idea:

Main Points: I. As a writer, Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence and Notes on the State of Virginia.

II. As president, Thomas Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and approved the Lewis and Clark expedition.

III. As an architect, Jefferson designed Monticello and the University of Virginia.

1. General purpose: To inform

Specific purpose:To inform my audience about the benefits of supporting school-bond referendum

Central idea: The school bond referendum improves the classroom facilities, incease the number of teachers and will upgrade instructional resources.

2. General Purpose: To inform

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the three events in a triathlon.

Central Idea: The three events in a triathlon are swimming, cycling, and running

3. General Purpose: To inform

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson.

Central Idea: Thomas Jefferson was an accomplished writer, president, and architect

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