Speaking and Listening Flashcards
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During a presentation, the speaker notices that many audience members look confused. What should the speaker do?
Answer: Pause, check for understanding, and clarify the point
Responsive speakers read audience cues and adjust their delivery to ensure comprehension.
What is the role of eye contact in public speaking?
Answer: It creates connection and signals confidence and engagement
Eye contact builds rapport, conveys confidence, and signals to the audience that the speaker is engaged with them.
Which of the following best defines 'precise language' in the context of speaking and listening standards?
Answer: Choosing specific, accurate words that clearly convey intended meaning
Precise language selects the exact word needed to convey meaning clearly, avoiding vagueness or ambiguity.
A student disagrees with a classmate's point during a seminar. Which response demonstrates the strongest academic discourse?
Answer: 'I see your point, but I'd argue that the evidence suggests otherwise because…'
Acknowledging the other's point before offering a reasoned counterargument models respectful and evidence-based disagreement.
Why is it important to adapt a speech to the audience's prior knowledge level?
Answer: So the audience can understand the content without confusion or boredom
Audience-adapted speech matches vocabulary, examples, and detail level to what listeners already know, ensuring comprehension.
What does it mean to 'delineate' a speaker's argument when listening?
Answer: To identify and trace the specific claims and supporting reasoning the speaker uses
Delineating an argument means mapping out its structure—identifying claims, evidence, and the logical connections between them.
Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'appropriate volume' in a speaking context?
Answer: Adjusting volume so the farthest audience member can hear without straining
Appropriate volume ensures all audience members can hear comfortably, which is a basic element of effective delivery.