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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