Select the correct answer.
 Read the following writing prompt for a persuasive essay. Who is the audience for the essay?
 Congress would like to create a new national holiday to honor an important person or event from American history. Choose a person or event and explain the reasons why this person or event is deserving of this honor.
 A. 
 people who visit Congress
 B. 
 members of a history society
 C. 
 members of Congress
 D. 
 people who live in your community