What guidelines should you follow to personalize information in your speeches? What guideline is most helpful and why?

What will be an ideal response?


Use examples and information that specifically relate to your audience. Draw conclusions that your audience members can identify with and explain what those conclusions may mean for them. Refer to people who are similar to your audience members. Refer to topics and events that affect your listeners.
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