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Practice Exam

Question 8 • English IV

Read this prompt. Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year’s school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October. What is the purpose of this presentation?

Answer
A
to persuade the audience to add a vacation to a proposed calendar
B
to persuade the audience to sponsor a festival for school children
C
to inform the audience about school day requirements for a county
D
to inform the audience about upcoming events in the school calendar

Explanation

The prompt asks you to create a presentation that will convince the school board to add a week-long fall break to next year’s schedule. A presentation intended to convince an audience has a persuasive purpose. Therefore, the purpose is to persuade the board to add a vacation to a proposed calendar.

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