Janie is contemplating the best way to gain the attention of her audience. Janie should:
A) use "shock tactics."
B) tell a risqué joke to break the ice.
C) relate her purpose to audience interests and needs.
D) preview her key ideas in detail.
E) say "My speech is about…"

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Janie should relate her purpose to audience interests and needs. This helps to engage the audience by showing them that the topic of the speech is relevant and valuable to them. Using shock tactics or telling risqué jokes may be inappropriate and counterproductive, while previewing key ideas in detail or simply stating the topic of the speech may not be enough to capture the audience's attention.

Janie Is Contemplating the Best Way to Gain the Attention