According to your book, the primary reason speeches fail to meet their goals is because of speakers' failure to
A) analyze the audience.
B) organize main points.
C) engage in uncertainty reduction.
D) practice delivery.

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Analyzing the audience is critical for a speech's success because, without this step, a speaker cannot tailor their message, language, and delivery to the audience's needs and interests. Inadequate audience analysis can lead to a lack of audience engagement and understanding, making the speech ineffective. While organizing main points, engaging in uncertainty reduction, and practicing delivery are all crucial aspects of a successful speech, it is the failure to analyze the audience that is the primary cause of speeches falling short of their goals.

According to Your Book, the Primary Reason Speeches Fail to Meet