Identify the Flaw in the Following Specific Purpose Statement for a Classroom

question 134

Multiple Choice

Identify the flaw in the following specific purpose statement for a classroom speech: "Should juvenile prisons be eliminated?"

• A) It is too political for a classroom speech.
• B) It is stated as a question, not as an infinitive phrase.
• C) It is too technical for this audience.
• D) It contains figurative language.
• E) It isn't informative enough.

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Definitions:

Lists

Ordered or unordered collections of items or information, often used for organization, reference, or planning.

Diagrams

Visual representations that outline, explain, or clarify complex information or processes, utilizing shapes, symbols, and lines.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A hierarchical decomposition of a project into smaller components, helping organize and define the total scope of the project.

Hierarchical Listing

An organized structure of items or information ranked and arranged strictly in order of rank, value, or authority.