Read this excerpt from Mohandas Gandhi's "Banaras Hindu University Speech." What is the speaker's purpose A. To persuade his audience to struggle for self-governance through peaceful means B. To urge wealthy Indians to act instead of merely talk about poverty C. To inform the audience that the British colonial power is stealing Indian resources D. To persuade his audience to renounce materialistic wealth and pursue spiritual wealth

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Maryjane Kent

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28 June, 10:21

Read this excerpt from Mohandas Gandhi's "Banaras Hindu University Speech." What is the speaker's purpose A. To persuade his audience to struggle for self-governance through peaceful means B. To urge wealthy Indians to act instead of merely talk about poverty C. To inform the audience that the British colonial power is stealing Indian resources D. To persuade his audience to renounce materialistic wealth and pursue spiritual wealth

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Malcolm Harper · Answer 1

What is the speaker's purpose?

A. To persuade his audience to struggle for self-governance through peaceful means

Explanation:

Mohandas Gandhi was a spiritual leader in india who works towards the self determination of the indians from their colonial masters, British.

He used the opportunity of the speech to inform his people of the need for their independence through peaceful approach rather than violence.