The term “background information” refers to the contextual details of any type of communication process, and style can be understood.
The background information includes, but is not limited to, locating or investigating the basic sources in order to collect the primary information about the subject in question. Having the background information helps to:
- Establishes common ground between the speaker and audience
- Helps avoid misunderstanding or confusion
- Provides context for the message being delivered
- Supports clarity and comprehension
The relevant context that the provided background information creates should be based on facts, knowledge, worldview, or anything else that influenced the speaker to think the way they think. It is needed so that their position and speech could be better understood.