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
