Which of the Following Is Not True of the Purpose

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the purpose of a message?

A) It is easier to start with a general purpose and then identify your specific purpose.
B) It is important to determine what the reader is supposed to do as a result of reading your message.
C) The success of the message lies in whether you achieved your communication objective.
D) The purpose serves as a yardstick for judging the success of the message.
E) Your communication may be successful even if you did not meet your communication objective.