"I'm going to talk about the sport of racquetball, including the history of the game, some of the basic equipment used when playing racquetball, and some of the health benefits derived from the sport." This is an example ofA) a blueprint statement. B) a specific purpose. C) an attention-getter. D) a general purpose.

A. blueprint statement

Explanation:A blueprint statement is a statement made to give certain explanation of great importance to the audience,it can be used to update the general public on The a new plan of actions.

Blueprints are usually done to signify the importance of certain actions and new ideas or revelations needed to be deseminated to the general population, blueprint statement is also used to expose new and very urgent issues in society.

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b) to show the progression of inventions that took place in the bicycling industry.

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the rhetoric device being used to persuade the audience is pathos.