When conducting the audience analysis for a persuasive message, ...

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When conducting the audience analysis for a persuasive message, which of the following is one of the recommended questions?
 
  A) How should you organize the persuasive message?
  B) What information does the audience need to know and why?
  C) How should I design the format and delivery?
  D) Does the content ensure complete information?
  E) How will I benefit from my idea or proposal?

Question 2

You develop a cost-cutting measure for your department, and email the idea to your supervisor. Your supervisor forwards your message to the other members of your department, as well as the heads of operations and IT.
 
  The secondary audience of your message is ________.
  A) your supervisor
  B) your supervisor and the heads of operations and IT
  C) the members of your department and the heads of operations and IT
  D) your supervisor and the members of your department
  E) your supervisor, the members of your department, and the heads of operations and IT

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) When analyzing the audience for a persuasive message, the information that the audience needs to know is a parameter to be carefully analyzed. The organization and format of the message are to be looked at during the later stages and come under the composing step.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Explanation: C) The secondary audience is anyone other than the direct recipient (or primary audience) that hears about or receives a copy of your message.