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Design an effective introductionEngage the audience — get them interested, give them a reason to listen. How?
Focus the presentation—tell listeners what it’s about. State the presentation’s goal or your thesis or research question. Tell listeners what they’ll learn.Preview what’s to follow—your points, your approach, or the type of content.Gear your content to your listeners’ knowledge, experience, and interests
Guide your listeners
Use language that is clear to the ear
Design an effective conclusion
What is an audienceBrief: The audience-centered approach involves preparing a speech with a focus on the audience rather than the speaker or the message.
How will you maintain an audienceExplain why it is important to be audience-centered during each step of the speechmaking process.. Who is the audience?. What are my interests, talents & experiences? -Narrow down the talk to fit time limits.. What is the occasion?. What are the four things that you need to consider to have an audienceAudience-Centeredness. Tailor your message to your listeners. ... . Get your listeners interested and make them care. ... . Bridge the gaps of knowledge and understanding. ... . Connect arguments to your audience's attitudes and beliefs.. What are some of the specific steps you would take to develop an audienceListen for audience reactions.. Ask questions to the person contracting you to speak.. Gather information about the group you are presenting to prior to the speech.. Jot down any sidebar conversations you hear along the way.. Listen to the audience's reaction to your speech as you're talking.. |