AUDIENCE ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

AUDIENCE ANALYSIS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

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You were recently promoted and now serve as Mayor Samantha Smith’s professional speechwriter. Mayor Smith has been asked to address the Twin Fawn Community Association about the issue of building a swimming pool in the neighborhood. As you analyze the audience (community members), which one of the factors (characteristics) listed below will you consider as you prepare Mayor Smith’s speech? Provide a thorough explanation for your choice.

  1. Age of the audience
  2. Attitude about subject
  3. Socio-economic status of the audience

Attitude about subject

com201 The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas

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During the preparation of a public speech, audience analysis is important because it affects the effectiveness and acceptance of the speech by the target audience. As the Mayor’s professional speechwriter, one factor I will consider during the preparation of the speech is the attitude of the community members about the swimming pool project. I understand there is a positive correlation between developing a speech…

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