Question

shantel is preparing for a speech that she was invited to deliver in front of a small group of african, asian, and latino american female college students about racism in america. she wants to survey her audience ahead of time to be well prepared for her speech. which types of questions should she ask?
a. she should ask questions about the location of the speech, the size of her audience, and who her target audience is.
b. she should ask questions about their education, occupations, and level of expertise.
c. she should ask questions about their ages, their gender, and ethnicity.
d. she should ask questions about their perceptions and what sorts of things they expect to learn from her speech.

Explanation:

Shantel's goal is to prepare a speech on racism in America for a specific group of students. She needs to understand their views and expectations to tailor her content effectively. Options a, b, and c cover logistical or demographic details that she already knows, while option d focuses on the audience's relevant perceptions and learning needs for her speech topic.

Answer:

d. She should ask questions about their perceptions and what sorts of things they expect to learn from her speech.