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Read the scenario, and then answer the corresponding questions about envisioning your audience.

You are contacting a former colleague Hal Combs. You worked together at your previous job. You haven’t seen this colleague in more than 10 years. You have received the occasional seasonal holiday and birthday card from him but have had no professional contact. You are now applying for a position at the firm where he works, and you would like to use him as a reference.

Which of the following audience characteristics should you consider when crafting your message to Hal? Check all that apply.

a.) Expectations

b.) Age

c.) Rapport

When envisioning an audience, we use personal, firsthand knowledge or empathy to gain insight. For your message to Hal, which approach will you be using?

a.) Empathy

b.) Firsthand knowledge

How will envisioning your audience enhance your message?

a.) It will reduce value conflicts.

b.) It will address the concerns you have regarding your purpose.

c.) It will simplify the task of organizing your message.

One way to successfully adapt your message is by cultivating a “you attitude.” A “you attitude” involves thinking in terms of the ­­____ interests and concerns.

a.) Third party’s

b.) Audience’s

c.) Sender’s

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