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Joshua Gunn | Speech Craft, Second Edition
© 2021 Bedford/St. Martin’s
© 2021 Bedford/St. Martin’s
Analyzing Your Speech Situation
•The people
•Physical arrangement of audience
•Location of speaker
•The place
•Size
•Technology
© 2021 Bedford/St. Martin’s
Physical Location
•Assess prior to speaking
•Visit in person
•Ask about the space
•Adjust style to the space
•Larger space = greater gestures
•Smaller space = more subtle, subdued expressions
© 2021 Bedford/St. Martin’s
Technological Needs
•Computers
•Projectors
•Sound reinforcement
•Other audiovisual equipment
•Dry-erase boards
•Easels
•Flip boards
Audience Size
•Formal vs. informal gatherings
•Larger audiences = more formal + more prep
