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What is the primary purpose of speechmaking?
What is the primary purpose of speechmaking?
What does being audience-centered involve?
What does being audience-centered involve?
Why should a speaker consider their audience when selecting a topic?
Why should a speaker consider their audience when selecting a topic?
What is an important question to ask oneself when preparing a speech?
What is an important question to ask oneself when preparing a speech?
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Why is it important to consider one's audience in daily social contacts?
Why is it important to consider one's audience in daily social contacts?
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Study Notes
Audience-Centeredness in Public Speaking
- Good public speakers prioritize being audience-centered, focusing on gaining a desired response from listeners rather than pushing their own agenda.
- Being audience-centered does not mean compromising one's beliefs or using unethical tactics to achieve a goal.
- It involves adapting the message to the audience's goals, values, and attitudes while remaining true to oneself and speaking ethically.
Key Questions for Audience-Centeredness
- To whom am I speaking?
- What do I want them to know, believe, or do as a result of my speech?
- What is the most effective way of composing and presenting my speech to accomplish that aim?
Importance of Adapting to the Audience
- Adapting to an audience during a public speech is similar to adjusting one's approach in daily social interactions.
- It involves considering the audience's background, interests, level of knowledge, and attitudes towards the topic.
- The goal is to explain ideas in a clear, interesting, and persuasive manner that resonates with the audience.
Effective Audience Analysis
- Audience analysis involves understanding the audience's perspective and adapting the message accordingly.
- This helps to build a stronger connection with the audience and increases the chances of achieving the desired response.
- Chapters 15 and 16 will delve deeper into the unique aspects of audience analysis in informative and persuasive speaking.
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This quiz assesses understanding of being audience-centered in public speaking, including adapting to listeners without compromising beliefs or ethics.
