ELA Speaking and Listening 5

Question 1

In an academic discussion, a student says, 'Building on what Maria said…' before adding a new point. What does this signal?

Accepted Answer

The student is actively listening and connecting ideas collaboratively

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The student disagrees with Maria

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The student has not formed their own opinion yet

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The student is trying to take credit for Maria's idea

Question 2

Which best describes an 'anecdote' and its effect in a speech?

Accepted Answer

A brief personal story that makes an abstract point concrete and relatable

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A statistical graph that supports a claim visually

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A direct quotation from an expert source

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A restatement of the thesis at the end

Question 3

What is the function of the 'conclusion' in a formal speech?

Accepted Answer

To restate the thesis, synthesize key points, and leave the audience with a memorable closing thought

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To introduce new evidence the speaker forgot to mention earlier

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To apologize for any unclear sections

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To list all sources cited during the speech

Question 4

A listener hears a speaker make a logical leap from a single example to a sweeping generalization. This is an example of which logical fallacy?

Accepted Answer

Hasty generalization

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Ad hominem

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Straw man

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False dilemma

Question 5

Which approach best helps a student stay on topic when responding during a class discussion?

Accepted Answer

Jotting a brief note of their point so they don't lose it while listening to others

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Waiting until everyone else has spoken before adding anything

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Only speaking when directly called upon by the teacher

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Raising their hand immediately when an idea comes to mind, then improvising

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication that supports a speaker's message?

Accepted Answer

Using deliberate hand gestures to emphasize key points

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Turning away from the audience while speaking

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Staring at the floor to show humility

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Crossing arms throughout the presentation

Question 7

What is the primary difference between 'evaluating' and 'critiquing' a speaker's argument in an academic context?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating assesses the quality of reasoning and evidence; critiquing identifies specific weaknesses and strengths in detail

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Evaluating focuses only on delivery; critiquing focuses only on content

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There is no meaningful difference between the two terms

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Evaluating is always positive; critiquing is always negative