Answer to Question #220819 in English for Dowski

Question

Audience dynamics is pivotal to effectiveness of a public speaker on any given topic. In four(4) bullet points state what in the speaker/delivery, are directly affected by audience characterisation

Answer 1

• Ethical — Audiences expect a public speaker’s life to be a reflection of his or her message.
• Conversation –Audiences in North America seem to respond more favorably to public speaking that is a natural conversation.
• Interactivity–Audiences feel connected to speakers who talk with them, rather than at them.
• Eye contact–North American audiences expect the speaker to look them in the eye.
• Voice–Each audience member expects a conversational tone but also wants to hear and understand the speaker. Public speakers should always use a microphone to make sure everyone can hear.
• Gestures –Audiences expect to see gestures that feel natural, maintain interest, and help convey the message. Gestures may include movements of the hands, face, or other parts of the body.

When you are speaking, you want listeners to understand and respond favorably to what you are saying. An audience is one or more people who come together to listen to the speaker. Audience members may be face to face with the speaker or they may be connected by communication technology such as computers or other media. The audience may be small and private or it may be large and public. A key characteristic of public speaking situations is the unequal distribution of speaking time between speaker and audience. As an example, the speaker usually talks more while the audience listens, often without asking questions or responding with any feedback. In some situations, the audience may ask questions or respond overtly by clapping or making comments.