May 16th, 2022 
Respond to the following questions, and if it’s relevant, include your own personal experience:
- Consider the following 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.
- Using the course material as a reference, list three questions that you will ask yourself while analyzing your audience.
Discussion Requirements:
To earn full participation points:
- Post your main response by Thursday.
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