Melanie: When making a speech, it's very important to know one's audience. That way, you know exactly how to address them and your speech will be most effective. Deanna: The whole idea of making a speech presupposes that you know exactly what you want to say and that you've prepared the speech in advance. If you wait until you show up to decide what to say, you won't have much of a speech.

Which of the following, if true, would strengthen Melanie's position?