1. Invitation to Insight Gain insights about occasion and audience analysis by interviewing a professional who frequently delivers presentations to a variety of audiences in the workplace. Ask your interviewee questions such as

a. How do you gather information about your potential audience? About the expectations of the occasion?

b. Compare the expectations of some of the various audiences you address.

c. In what ways do you adjust your presentations for these audiences?

d. What do you do if you discover that your audience members’ knowledge level about your topic will vary widely?

e. How do you appeal to an audience who will probably be bored by or opposed to your t opic?

f. What are some strategies for tweaking your presentation so it’s appropriate to the occasion?

In class, share answers gleaned from various interviews.