Who’s Your Audience?

Worksheet Description

The “Who Is Your Audience?” worksheet is part of a speech project that focuses on understanding the audience before delivering a speech. It prompts the student to consider and document the interests, level of understanding, attitudes, and beliefs of their intended audience. The worksheet guides the student through a reflective process to tailor their speech for maximum impact, based on the audience’s characteristics.

The worksheet teaches students the critical step of audience analysis in the speech preparation process. By answering targeted questions, students learn to assess the needs and perspectives of their audience, which is essential for effective communication. This analysis helps in adapting the message to ensure it resonates with the audience, thereby increasing the speech’s effectiveness. The exercise reinforces the importance of empathy and strategic planning in crafting a speech that is both relevant and persuasive.