If a Speaker Says, "Tonight, I'm Going to Discuss with You

question 24

Multiple Choice

If a speaker says, "Tonight, I'm going to discuss with you two reasons why everyone should recycle, including cost-saving benefits and the problems waste creates in the environment," you should recognizethis as

• A) a preview of main ideas.
• B) a specific purpose statement.
• C) an attention-getting device.
• D) a general purpose statement.

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