In doing reader-oriented criticism, an important first step is for critics to articulate their assumptions about the audience

What is the first question you should ask before conducting research?

What will be an ideal response?

For most North American audiences, the BEST way to determine whether your listeners are maintaining interest in your speech is to note

A) the amount of eye contact they have with you. B) how often they laugh. C) how often they move. D) the amount of noise they make.