Which of the Following Is Not True of the Purpose

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the purpose of a message?

• A) It is easier to start with a general purpose and then identify your specific purpose.
• B) It is important to determine what the reader is supposed to do as a result of reading your message.
• C) The success of the message lies in whether you achieved your communication objective.
• D) The purpose serves as a yardstick for judging the success of the message.
• E) Your communication may be successful even if you did not meet your communication objective.

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