How do the following main points for a speech about the achievements of Ida Wells-Barnett violate the guidelines presented in your textbook for organizing main points?I. As a teacher, Wells-Barnett spoke out against inferior school facilities for African-American children.II. As a journalist, Wells-Barnett campaigned against lynching.III. In the early 20th century, Wells-Barnett expanded her activities.

A. The main points don't divide the topic consistently.
B. The main points should have been arranged in causal order.
C. The main points don't each deal with a separate aspect of the topic.
D. All of these answers are correct.
E. Both the main points should have been arranged in causal order and the main points don't divide the topic consistently.


Answer: A

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