Ellen is preparing a persuasive speech about time management. Which of the following is an appropriate specific purpose statement for such a speech?
a. To explain to my audience why strategies for time management are useful.
b. To demonstrate to my audience why strategies for time management are useful.
c. To amuse my audience with stories about time management failures.
d. To convince my audience to make use of one of the excellent time management tools available online.
Answer: D