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:

1. Post your main response by Thursday.