Which Othe Following Specific Purpose Statements Is from a Persuasive

question 58

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 increase funding to provide computers for children in low-income housing.
• B) To persuade my audience that the state must increase funding for wetland preservation.
• C) To persuade my audience that political campaign advertisements should be required to disclose their source of funding.
• D) To persuade my audience to decrease the amount of electricity they use during the summer in order to prevent blackouts.
• E) To persuade my audience that the college administration should increase spending for intramural athletics on campus.

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