ELAR Oral Communication and Media 2

Question 1

A student is giving an oral presentation and notices the audience looks confused. What is the BEST immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Pause and ask if the audience has questions or needs clarification

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Speed up to cover more material

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Skip to the conclusion

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Repeat the same information louder

Question 2

Which element is MOST important when adapting a speech for a younger audience?

Accepted Answer

Simplifying vocabulary and using relatable examples

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Using technical jargon to sound authoritative

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Speaking as fast as possible to hold attention

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Avoiding visual aids to reduce distraction

Question 3

In media literacy, 'bias' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A preference or prejudice that influences how information is presented

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Presenting all viewpoints equally

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Using only primary sources

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Citing statistics in a report

Question 4

Which technique helps a speaker avoid filler words like 'um' and 'uh'?

Accepted Answer

Practicing pausing deliberately instead of filling silence

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Speaking more quietly

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Memorizing every single word of the speech

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Avoiding eye contact with the audience

Question 5

A podcast is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A digital audio program available for streaming or download on demand

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A live television broadcast

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A printed news article converted to audio

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A video-only platform

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a non-verbal communication cue during a speech?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining eye contact with the audience

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Choosing the right words

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Speaking at an appropriate volume

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Using transition phrases

Question 7

When evaluating a media source, 'currency' refers to:

Accepted Answer

How recently the information was published or updated

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The cost of accessing the source

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Whether the source uses dollars as currency

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The popularity of the website