Which of the Following Would Be the Best Wording of the Specific

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the best wording of the specific goal for a speaker who wants to support the implementation of a tax cut?

• A)Should we adopt a tax cut now?
• B)No one could possibly support a tax cut now.
• C)I want the audience to believe that the United States should implement a tax cut.
• D)I want the audience to understand three alternatives to cutting taxes.

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