Knowing the Audience
Age, gender identity, cultural identity, sexual orientation, region, etc. are all examples of what?
Demographics
How listeners are inclined to react, mostly through body language, i.e. boredom, tiredness, etc.
What speaking situation is this?
Audience disposition
What are likely interests?
ex. space, gravity, math, explosions, etc.
What questions can you ask yourself to help generate speech ideas?
What topics interest me?
What topics interest my listeners?
What topics develop from the occasion?
What topics came of my research?
What is the average age demographic of a middle school?
11-13
Values, beliefs, and attitudes make up what aspect of an audience?
Psychographics
How can a speech be adapted to fit an audience of 200 vs 20?
Ex. Change in delivery method, broader gestures, louder tone, bigger physical demonstrations, etc.
speech topic?
Answers may vary. Must have something to do with physics
What are the purposes of a speech?
to persuade, to inform, or to entertain
Broad topic: Communication through the years
What could be a more narrowed down speech topic?
Responses may vary
Why is it important to think about things such as region and education level?
Several answers could be accepted
Giving a birthday speech, wedding speech, or eulogy are examples of what type of speaking situation?
Occasion
In what way could the speech be started?
Ex. Quote, demonstration, etc
Ex. McDonald's food can lead to diabetes
Is this a narrow enough research topic?
Yes
A speech on finding healthy food options on a budget covers which need in Maslow's hierarchy?
Physiological
Who is credited for the "hierarchy of needs"
Maslow
How might giving a speech in front of a lot of bright lights where you cannot see your audience differ from giving a speech in a naturally lit environment where you can see everyone's faces?
A physical environment can affect the way a speech is given in several ways
What kind of visual aide could be used?
video, meme, funny animal picture, etc.
What three things should be identified in your specific purpose?
General purpose, intended audience, and what you will accomplish in your speech
Why would a speech on molecular orbital theory be a poor choice for a group of 5th graders demographically?
Education levels
What are the levels of the hierarchy
Physiological, Safety, Social, Esteem, Actualization
Giving a speech in the morning vs the afternoon:
How could the differences in time of day affect the quality of your speech?
Time can play a major role in preparing a speech due to personal constraints and audience disposition
End with something memorable?
Quote, literal bang, etc.
Example of a persuasive speech:
SurfNation's wax is higher quality than Paradise Island's wax
Central Idea:
Buy SurfNation's wax because it is superior
Name three things that can be done to re-interest a distracted audience?
Examples include: Doing a demonstration, changing up speaking style and tone, ask a question, do a game, etc.