Why Is It Important to Gauge Audience Members' Level of Understanding

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to gauge audience members' level of understanding when crafting a message?

• A)To determine their general background and level of effort
• B)To make sure those of a higher rank have all their needs addressed
• C)To keep the communication internal if necessary
• D)To determine how much help they will need in understanding your message
• E)To forecast probable reaction to the message

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Definitions:

Identity Development

The process through which individuals form, refine, and understand themselves, often influenced by various personal, social, and cultural factors throughout their lives.

Volunteering

The act of offering one’s time and services to a cause or organization without receiving financial compensation.

Identity

A coherent organized sense of self that includes values, attitudes, and goals to which one is committed.

Intimacy

The feeling of close personal association and belonging, often involving both emotional and physical closeness.