Which Othe Following Specific Purpose Statements Is from a Persuasive

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which othe following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking immediate action?

• A) To persuade my audience that the federal government should establish a committee to determine the impact of genetically modified food on human health.
• B) To persuade my audience to write their U.S. senators and representatives in support of a bill to regulate genetically modified food.
• C) To persuade my audience that proposed legislation to regulate genetically modified food will hurt farmers.
• D) To persuade my audience that the federal government must take steps to regulate genetically modified food.
• E) To persuade my audience that genetically modified food does not pose serious health dangers to consumers.

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