Post a 300-word response to the following question(s)/prompt(s); include at least one APA-formatted citation/reference:
Statement: Knowing the background, interests and expectations of your audience significantly increases the effectiveness of your speech.
Is this statement always true? Why or why not? Think of some speeches that were ineffective despite the speaker’s preparations for the audience.
Using the lesson material as a reference, list three questions that you will ask yourself while analyzing your audience. How would you be careful not to misjudge an audience’s background, interests and expectations so that your speech is effective?
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