Some situational characteristics applicable to my classroom audience are size, columns, and location. Additionally, size refers to the number of people present for the speech. In my setting, I will be teaching a class of approximately thirty students and one instructor. Another important factor to consider is timeline. In the book Speak about it! Third ed. authors Douglas M. Fraleigh and Joseph S. Truman (2014) state that “chronicle refers to the time of day or day of the week when members of your audience will listen to your presentation” (126). Additionally, the only days I can present my speeches are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Additionally, another influential situational characteristic is the location of the presentation. Location simply refers to the setting in which the speech will be presented. In my case, the location is a modest classroom. Additionally, it is also essential to incorporate demographic data such as age and gender composition in order to gain an in-depth understanding of your audience. Since most of my COMM. the class is mainly made up of young adults. I know how to adapt a speech targeting this age group. Additionally, gender composition refers to the ratio of men and women in the audience, and in my case the gender composition is quite equal. Obviously, understanding situational and demographic characteristics helps tailor my speech to a specific audience. However, the method of applying and using audience analysis is also