chapter 6- analyzing the audience
Stacy had a 30-minute speech planned for a conference on the virtual workplace. When she arrived at the event, she was told she only had 20 minutes for her speech. What should she do
Condense her speech to its most essential points and present them in the time available
True or false: The larger your audience, the less formal your presentation should be
False
The size of your audience may affect which of the following
The formality of your language Your choice of visual aids
After completing an audience analysis, what should a speaker do with what he or she has learned
Use the information in preparing a speech
Sheri has chosen to speak about the Japanese practice of bonsai and the success she has had cultivating a small, potted tree. To prepare for her speech, she wants to determine her audience's _____ toward the topic by considering the audience interest in bonsai, knowledge about it, and attitudes toward it.
disposition
cameron gave a speech in class about the use of infrared technology in government projects. after his speech, one of his classmates asked,"this is all very impressive, but what is infrared technology and how does it affect me?" then, Cameron realized he had made several errors, including
neglecting to connect the topic to the audience's experiences misjudging the audience's knowledge on infrared technology
When giving a speech for a school rally, what is the most important factor to consider for audience analysis
the occasion
what are typical characteristics of the members of a classroom audience
they possess ideas, attitudes, and feelings