"Abandoning nuclear power because oaccidents would be like throwing the baby out with the bath water" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a persuasive speech because it
A) is written as a statement rather than as a question.
B) is missing a reference to the audience.
C) contains figurative language.
D) all of the above.
E) b and c only.

Question

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The statement is missing a reference to the audience and contains figurative language, which makes it less effective for a persuasive speech.

"Abandoning Nuclear Power Because Oaccidents Would Be Like Throwing the Baby