Vague

When it comes to giving a speech, it is important to have a specific purpose statement that will be clear and concise, particularly when discussing an issue as complex as climate change. Even though it seems like a straightforward phrase, “To inform my audience about climate change” is too vague to be an effective purpose statement for a speech since it does not provide enough detail about the purpose of the speech.

A more focused statement would include the specific knowledge the audience will gain, such as “To inform my audience about the causes of climate change and the steps that can be taken to mitigate its effects”. This provides much more clear direction for the speaker and audience. The speaker can then focus their speech on the two primary tasks: providing information about the causes of climate change and the steps that can be taken to reduce its impacts.

In addition, it is important to make sure the speech is tailored to the audience. If the audience is made up of scientists and policy makers who are already familiar with the basics of climate change, you may want to have a more in-depth purpose statement such as “To discuss the most recent research on the causes and effects of climate change, and the potential solutions being developed to address them”. This is more suitable for a specialized audience that already has some knowledge of the subject.

In conclusion, it is important to take the time to craft a specific purpose statement when writing a speech. A vague statement such as “To inform my audience about climate change” is too broad and does not provide enough direction for the speaker. By adding more detail to the purpose statement and tailoring it to the audience, it will ensure that the speech is clear and focused, and that the audience will gain the desired knowledge.