The Specific Purpose of a Public Presentation

question 27

Multiple Choice

The specific purpose of a public presentation

• A) summarizes what it is about the topic that the speaker expects the audience to come away with.
• B) is a complete statement that reveals the content of the presentation to the audience.
• C) states the speaker's topic in general terms.
• D) adapts the topic to the audience.

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Definitions:

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups interested in or affected by the outcome of a project, decision, or policy, including but not limited to, employees, customers, and investors.

Audience Needs

The requirements, expectations, or preferences of the intended recipients of a message or performance.

"You" Attitude

A communication style that focuses on the needs, interests, and concerns of the audience, rather than the speaker.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted, believable, or convincing based on one's knowledge, reliability, or reputation.