Which othe following specific purpose statements is from a persuasive speech seeking passive agreement?
A) To persuade my audience to join a fraternity or sorority.
B) To persuade my audience to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables.
C) To persuade my audience that the college should adopt an honor code.
D) To persuade my audience to become more involved in campus government.
E) To persuade my audience to become organ donors.

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A persuasive speech seeking passive agreement aims to convince the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint or belief without necessarily taking immediate action. Choice C, "To persuade my audience that the college should adopt an honor code," fits this description because it seeks to change beliefs or attitudes rather than prompting direct action.

Which Othe Following Specific Purpose Statements Is from a Persuasive