In Analysing Their Audience, Speakers Consider Such Characteristics as the Audience's

question 3

Multiple Choice

In analysing their audience, speakers consider such characteristics as the audience's experience, level of knowledge about the topic, age, interests and reasons for being there and listening. This analysis is carried out so that the speaker

• A) knows how best to persuade the audience to their viewpoint.
• B) delivers a presentation that better meets audience needs.
• C) anticipates and prepares for any audience objections.
• D) is better positioned to inspire and motivate the audience.

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Definitions:

Chunking

A memory technique that organizes information into manageable units or chunks, making it easier to remember.

Miller

Refers to George A. Miller, a notable psychologist best known for his theory on the limitations of short-term memory capacity, famously summarized as "the magical number seven, plus or minus two."

Chunking

A cognitive strategy for organizing information into more manageable parts or groups to enhance learning and memory recall.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism in which a person redirects an emotional response from the rightful recipient to another, less threatening source.