"To persuade my audience to give blood regularly and to become an organ donor" is a poorly phrased specific purpose statement for a classroom speech because it
A) is not relevant to this audience.
B) contains more than one distinct idea.
C) is written as a statement instead of a question.
D) is too technical for this audience.
E) uses figurative language.

Question

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The specific purpose statement contains two distinct ideas: persuading the audience to give blood regularly and persuading them to become an organ donor. A specific purpose statement should focus on one clear, concise goal.

"To Persuade My Audience to Give Blood Regularly and to Become