Unit 9: Skills Center (Speaking & Listening)

What should you do before participating in a debate?

• Disregard the rules of the debate

• Let others lead the conversation

• Plan your points in advance

• Concentrate solely on your perspective

Which approach helps in managing a smooth flow in group discussions?

• Designating a person to control the discussion flow

• Encouraging everyone to talk at once

• Having no specific guidelines for speaking turns

• Using a signal object to designate who can speak

Why is it important to listen actively in a discussion?

• To distract other participants

• To respond appropriately to others

• To dominate the conversation

• To finish the discussion quickly

What is a primary source in the context of media and information?

• An opinion piece in a newspaper

• Created at the time of the event by a witness

• A fictional representation of an event

• A summary written years after an event

How does incorporating various media types enhance communication in meetings?

• It restricts the flow of information

• It shortens the meeting duration

• It leads to misunderstandings among attendees

• It provides diverse methods of presenting data

What can you do to help others participate in a conversation?

• Ask for opinions from quieter group members

• Continue to discuss the same point

• Leave the conversation

• Disregard contributions from others

What should you consider when evaluating the credibility of a media source?

• Accuracy and credibility of the information

• The popularity of the source

• The color scheme of the media

• The length of the articles

What is a claim in the context of a speech or presentation?

• An opinion presented by the speaker

• A conclusion without evidence

• A question posed by the audience

• A greeting at the beginning of a speech

What is an effective way to demonstrate that you have been listening actively?

• Restate the ideas of the individuals you are responding to

• Change the subject frequently

• Only talk about your own ideas

• Interrupt others to show enthusiasm

What is the significance of verifying the reliability of a news source?

• To ensure the accuracy and trustworthiness of the information

• To enhance the entertainment value of news

• To concentrate only on popular media outlets

• To reduce the diversity of information sources