While reading chapter 5, I learned the importance of audience analysis and audience adaptation. As you may or may not already know, just as stated in the book, our knowledge about the speaker's audience embarks with audience analysis. This is very important because it can make you or break you on whether or not you do it or not. When one analyzes their audience, they need to figure out what the audience diversity and whether or not they are smiling,have their eyes wandering elsewhere, or simply just looking bored.
One needs to practice beforehand as to how they will respond if they get a reaction that they were not expecting. The speaker has to try to connect and get to know the type of people they will be addressing. This can mean a number of things, including getting to know their familiarity with the speaker's topic, their views on certain subjects, and their interests.
I liked how chapter 5 started off by saying the whole Bill Gates speech and how he would sort of include the name of the school he was speaking at and carefully prepare his speech with the audience in mind. :)
I plan on using audience analysis in my speech by having the audience in mind. To explain,in my informative speech, I will be giving certain examples about the complexity of student aid. I have been seeing some signs across campus talking about student aid and how we need to fight for more. I think I am also going to try and find out how much tuition has increased over the years at Sjsu and in school tuition across California in general.Since we are all in college, I am sure the audience will be interested in it, at least, I'm hoping so. :)
-Jeter!
Hi Jeter, I like your explanation of audience analysis :). I remember when I was a sophomore and I had just finished my speech on Alaska. I did not think about whether or not my audience would understand the way I explained my information. I felt like I elaborated the best way that I could, but it might have been too much information. I did not practice on the question and answer portion before hand so I paused for long moments before each question trying to come up with appropriate answers. I think it would be an excellent idea if you were to interview an actual student about student aid. That would allow the students to be relate to the purpose you are trying to convey. Good luck Jeter!
ReplyDeleteHello mz.jeter! It sounds like you have a good plan for using audience analysis. How will you relate to those in your audience who do not use student aid? :)
ReplyDeleteMzzz. Jeter!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a good topic. I know I would be interested. As college students we all don’t have very much money or time. The combination doesn’t work out very well for those who have to pay their own tuition. In my opinion, tuition for state schools should not be raised, people who typically go to state schools are trying to change the line of work in their family and a lot of families cannot pay for all the schooling right out of pocket. I too agree that someone needs to study beforehand. It is probably the deciding factor on confidence, preparation, and smoothness of the speech. I always, at least, run through things in my head before a speech.