Heather gave her persuasive speech on the problem of teenage alcoholism. In her first main point, she showed how serious the problem is. In her second main point, she explained why the problem has reached its current proportions. In her third main point, she presented some ways of coping with the problem. What organizational pattern did Heather use in her speech?

A. need-plan-practicality
B. Monroe's motivated sequence
C. progressive
D. comparative advantages
E. problem-cause-solution


Answer: E

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