讨论题: Considering the audience in presenting narrative materials Study tip: In academic contexts, narrative materials cover a much broader scope. Not only stories and description of a series of s are narrative materials, but also book reports, proposals, presentation of data, explanation of ideas, illustration of evidences and examples, etc. are regarded as narrative materials. When defining things or concepts, you may use narrative materials to present further information about the characteristics of the things or concepts to make them better received by the audience. Questions to be discussed: The audience of your text or presentation may have various needs, values and expectations. So, it is a good idea to profile your audience to better present your narrative materials. Some key questions you can ask about your reader may help you identify a possible targeted audience. Which of the following questions will you consider in investigating your audience? Why? ❶ Who are likely to be the audience? (Professionals, non-professionals, young or old, etc.) ❷ What information do the potential audience need? (a version, or a more detailed one?) ❸ When will they read or listen? ❹ Where will they be reading or listening? ❺ Why will they be reading or listening? ❻ How will they be reading or listening?