When you prepare a speech or presentation, your first step ...

[burchfield96]

When you prepare a speech or presentation, your first step involves
 
  A) analyzing the situation.
  B) choosing the right words.
  C) planning the content, length, and style of your speech or presentation.
  D) deciding on the right mix of visuals and text for your slides.
  E) inviting audience members.

Question 2

One of the steps in analyzing your audience is to
 
  A) determine their likely emotional state.
  B) remember to keep your speech or oral presentation short.
  C) define your purpose.
  D) prepare a detailed, informative outline.
  E) identifying the proper media and channel.

[ApricotDream]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) As with written communications, analyzing the situation involves defining your purpose and developing an audience profile. This is a broad, overall look at the presentation rather than the planning of details.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Anticipating the likely emotional state of your audience allows you to design your presentation more effectively. Presentation length, purpose, and outlining are parts of other presentation planning steps.

[burchfield96]

Excellent

[kilada]

TYSM