Sophia Pathways Public Speaking Touchstone 1 Study Guide Revisions

SOPHIA PATHWAYS COM 201: Public Speaking Public Speaking Touchstone 1 Audience A1. What is the correct context for the speech? Where and when will it be given? The speech will take place at a wedding reception. The wedding reception will be in a conference room in a hotel this spring. I am targeting this function because it will be comprised of both genders as well as people from various cultures. A2. Who is the audience and what are their characteristics? The audience in this function is the invited family members and friends. The audience is a mix of both males and females and various cultures. 2 | P a g e The age range for the audience is 5 to 65 years. A3. Why has the audience come to hear the speech? The audience came to witness and celebrates the marriage union between Brian and Shamim as they exchange their marriage vows. A4. What are the interests of the audience? The interests of the audience include family, love, and happiness. The key interest is the celebration of the marriage union between Brian and Shamim. A5. What does the audience know about your topic? The audience knows that the topic of the speech will be about Brian and Shamim. A6. What is the audience’s point of view on the topic