Communication – Discussion

Communication – Discussion

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 an explanation for your choice.

Option A: Age of the audience
Option B: Attitude about subject
Option C: Socio-economic status of the audience

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Audience analysis is highly crucial for the successful delivery of a speech. The relationship which will exist between the person who is delivering the speech and the audience will rely on the audience’s attitude towards what will be said during the delivery of the address and whether the audience will have an open mind to the ideas broached by the speaker.

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