Nurzhan is working on a speech for his debate class. For his specific purpose statement, he has decided on "Convince listeners to buy electric cars." Is this a good purpose statement or, if not, what is wrong with it?

A. This is a good statement of specific purpose.
B. This statement is too trivial.
C. This statement is too broad.
D. This statement is too vague.


Answer: A

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