Question 1
Why is group membership an important demographic characteristic associated with audience analysis? What groups do your classmates belong to? How can you tailor your speech to fit the groups your classmates are a part of?
Question 2
You've been assigned a five-minute persuasive speech on the topic of your choosing, although it must represent a controversial subject. You will be delivering this speech to your communication class and have the opportunity to gather information about your audience before developing your speech. First, provide a specific purpose statement for your intended topic. Then using the guidelines discussed in the text, design a brief (5 to 10 question) questionnaire to help you gain information about your audience.
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Frederick Douglass, having escaped from slavery in 1836, attracted large audiences as an antislavery
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