What Is Wrong with the Following Specific Purpose? "To Persuade

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is wrong with the following specific purpose? "To persuade about the usefulness of flossing one's teeth daily."

• A)no general purpose.
• B)doesn't answer the "what" question.
• C)doesn't have a clear preposition following the general purpose.
• D)doesn't specify a clear audience.
• E)doesn't explain the speaker's ultimate objective.

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Definitions:

Budget Variance

The difference between what was budgeted or forecasted and what was actually achieved, indicating over or underperformance.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

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Variable Manufacturing Overhead

The costs that vary with production volume, such as indirect materials, utilities, and labor involved in the manufacturing process.

Machine-Hour

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