Kobe's persuasive speech contained the following statement:Lowering the drinking age will reduce binge drinking among college students by making alcohol consumption a normal experience rather than a forbidden pleasure. In addition, appropriate drinking behavior can be discussed at parties where adults are present, while peer pressure will help keep students from drinking to excess.Which of the three basic issues of persuasive speeches on questions of policy did Kobe address in this excerpt?
A. proposal
B. action
C. need
D. strategy
E. practicality
Answer: E
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