Audiences typically listen for facts and information that they can relate to.
| Note | Symbol Key: | Interpretation |
| ! = |
SUPERIOR |
You clearly went out of your way to actively relate the topic to the lives of your audience. You gave them many reasons to listen carefully. |
| + = |
EFFECTIVE |
The areas explored in your speech clearly related to the lives of the audience. |
| + = |
PROBLEMATIC |
The audience found your topic interesting but your speech would be more successful if you could tie your topic area more directly to their lives, their needs and experiences. |
| – = |
DETRIMENTAL |
Your topic seemed removed from the lives of your audience. It would be more successful if you could tie your topic area more directly to their lives, their needs and experiences. |
Ø= |
MISSING | Your topic was removed from the lives of your audience and you made no attempt to actively relate it to them. It would be more successful if you could tie your topic area more directly to their lives, their needs and experiences. |