Speech Pre-Quiz #2

What is the difference between hearing and listening?

• They are the same thing

• Listening comes before hearing

• Listening involves processing and thinking about what is heard

• Hearing involves processing and thinking about what is listened to

What are some actions or behaviors that typically indicate active listening? Select all that apply.

• Leaning forward

• Nodding your head

• Folding arms

• Asking clarifying questions

What is NOT a good word to describe active listening?

• Engaged

• Lazy

• Focused

• Attentive

What type of listening style would be best to employ when analyzing a speech?

• Appreciative

• Discriminative

• Empathic

• Critical

What type of listening style would be best to employ when listening to a friend?

• Appreciative

• Discriminative

• Empathic

• Critical

What type of listening style would be best to employ when attempting to hear the teacher over classroom chatter?

• Appreciative

• Discriminative

• Empathic

• Critical

Why is it important to clarify what a speaker has said before responding? Select all that apply.

• To show the speaker you understand what they said

• To show respect

• To demonstrate your fantastic listening skills

• To summarize the idea for yourself and others

Why is it important to understand listening spare time? In other words, how does it help us with communication?

What is the most common roadblock to being a good listener for you personally?

Give one example of a filter that distorts our ability to listen and HOW it does that.