Which of the Following Is Not True of the Purpose

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the purpose of a message?

• A)It is easier to start with a general purpose and then identify your specific purpose.
• B)It is important to determine what the reader is supposed to do as a result of reading your message.
• C)The success of the message lies in whether or not you achieved your communication objective.
• D)The purpose serves as a yardstick for judging the success of the message.
• E)Your communication may be successful even if you did not meet your communication objective.

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Definitions:

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