1. During which step of the speech preparation process can you use critical self-reflection to improve your content and delivery?

2. During your audience analysis, you may consider your listeners’ demographics in adapting your speech as needed. However, it is important to avoid _____ during this process.

3. Your specific purpose statement is influenced by all of the following except _____.

4. When planning your research strategy, consider which background content—such as definitions or historical context—your audience may need explained. This is part of _____.

5. While researching your speech, check that your sources are _____ to ensure that they aren’t providing biased information.