NNTT_Lesson 4

Which form of question states a fact before adding a question?

• Statement plus question

• Suggestive question

• Interpreting question

• Indirect question

Which is the following feature NOT of traditional form for an interview?

• Begin with general or unusual question

• End with clear and concise information

• Ask specific question from the start to attract audiences

• Ask questions more specific when turning into the body of the interview.

The effects of Open Qs are to give the___________ a chance to go into more detail, to explain the background, reasons, developments, or personal opinions.

Which one is a suggestive question?

• Why did you choose this?

• Do you agree that it was a good decision to stop social distancing in the Mid-Autumn Festival?

• When is your new album debuted?

4. Which is NOT TRUE? We should not open with “Could you tell us something about…?” because:

• Question is too broad and unfocussed.

• Question has the risk of losing control of the interview.

• Question is too personal.

• Answers of the interviewee for this question may drive the interview on the wrong track.

What are the effects of Closed Qs?

• Waste time

• can make interviews become an argument

• Have to ask follow-up questions to find out more details.

When do the indirect questions to be used?

• Imply something with expectation for interviewee’s agreement or disagreement in a very lively way.

• Offer a possible interpretation in a follow-up question.

• Ask interviewee questions made by a third party (person/organization less directly involved in the interview).

Among the 2 below examples, What is an example of information question?

• Q: When will you debut the new album?

  A: It’ll be next month if there are no problems.

• Q: Do you think it's a good idea to take advantage of leftovers for organic fertilizer?

  A: It’s a wonderful idea and should be known widely for environmental and non-wasting food purposes.

In terms of Non-verbal interruption, what to do if the interviewee’s answers are too long?

• Open your mouth and take a breath.

• Interrupt with “but” and add a short, quick question if the interviewee takes a breath.

• Calling interviewees by their name.

• Use hand gestures.

When do the suggestive questions to be used?

• Imply something with expectation for interviewee’s agreement or disagreement in a very lively way.

• Give the interviewee a chance to go into more detail, to explain the background, reasons, developments or personal opinions.

• Force the interviewee to make the original answer clear and understandable for the listeners.