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