Which of the following is true regarding audience interest?
A) Our brains make it easy to listen to a boring speaker.
B) When you connect with audience members, they are more likely to become involved.
C) An emotionally neutral speech captures audience interest.
D) Engagement decreases when audience members are asked to become involved.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When a speaker is able to connect with their audience members, the audience is more likely to become interested and engaged in the topic being presented. This can be achieved through personalized stories, humor, or relatable examples. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is false as our brains tend to tune out boring speakers, not listen to them more easily. Option C is false as emotions can help to capture audience interest, rather than neutrality. And option D is false as audience engagement typically increases when they are asked to participate in some way.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Audience Interest