Chapter 6 Public Speaking

Being audience-centered does involve compromising your beliefs to get a favorable response.

False

Demographic audience analysis does not play a role in public speaking situation.

False

Your aim is just to list the major traits of your listeners.

False

An astute speaker will be equally attuned to the differences and the similarities between the sexes.

True

Good public speakers are audience-centered.

True

Stereotyping is creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people, usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.

True

The speaker must make the audience choose to pay attention.

True

When analyzing demographic information about your audience, it is essential that you avoid stereotyping.

True

When you face any speaking situation, it is important to know in advance if there will be any difficulties with the physical setting.

True

Your speech class is a testing ground where you can develop your communication skills before applying them outside the classroom.

True