What should be thought while planning for presentation ? Choose all that apply
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Why am I giving this presentation?
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What do I want the audience to know or do at the end of the presentation?
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How do I want the audience to feel?
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Should I do this presentation?
Effective presentation planning requires clarifying your purpose (A), defining desired audience outcomes (B), and considering the emotional impact (C). Option D 'Should I do this?' is not a planning consideration - by the planning stage, you've already committed to the presentation. These three elements form the foundation of audience-centered communication.
Effective presentation planning starts with clarifying purpose and audience impact before worrying about delivery mechanics. 'Why am I giving this presentation?' establishes the goal/purpose. 'What do I want the audience to know or do at the end?' defines the desired outcome/call to action. 'How do I want the audience to feel?' addresses the emotional/persuasive angle, which shapes tone and content. These three are foundational planning questions in most presentation-skills frameworks. 'Should I do this presentation?' is a gatekeeping/decision question about whether to present at all — it precedes planning rather than being part of planning for a presentation you're already committed to giving, so it's correctly excluded.