Why is an analysis of the occasion an important part of the speech preparation process?

What will be an ideal response?


By assessing what it is that brings the audience together, the speaker can often determine the audience's expectations. These expectations can lead to adjustments in content or presentation.

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The landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that reshaped U.S. libel laws was

A) Brown Education v. the New York Times. B) New York Times v. the United States. C) New York Times v. Sullivan. D) Roe Wade v. the New York Times.

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In the Johari window, the blind area contains information others know about you but that you do not know about yourself because you do not notice or correctly interpret feedback from others

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Facebook Live videos can be accessed and liked forever, whereas Periscope videos ______.

a. are streamed live only, with no replay option b. self-destruct in 15 minutes c. cannot be liked during streaming d. expire 24 hours after broadcast

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Which of the Canons of Rhetoric focuses on using verbal and nonverbal techniques to maximize the effectiveness of your message? 

A. Understanding B. Delivery C. Style D. Invention

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