Week 3 Quiz

What is grit defined as by the Ted Talk speaker Angela Lee Duckworth?

• Passion and perseverance for long-term goals

• Physical strength

• Natural talent

• Short-term goals

Type of speech that help members of the audience to acquire information that are possible new to them

• Persuasive speech

• Entertainment speech

• Informative Speech

• Impromptu Speech

What idea is mentioned by Angela Duckworth as a way to build grit in kids?

• Fixed Mindset

• Talent Mindset

• Success Mindset

• Growth Mindset

What does the author suggest we need to do to help kids become grittier?

• Provide more rewards

• Be willing to fail and start over

• Test them less

• Give up on them

What is the purpose of simplifying your speaking notes?

• To reply on them completely

• To have more details to refer to

• To read directly from them

• To have a structured conversation with the audience

How should you organize your presentation according to the video by Prof. Alexander Lyon?

• Have no clear structure

• Use a clear introduction, body, and conclusion

• Include as many points as possible

• Only focus on the conclusion

Type of speech according to delivery that is planned and rehearsed speech spoken in a conversational manner using brief notes.

• Manuscript speaking

• Extemporaneous speaking

• Memorized speaking

• Impromptu speaking

What should you do to avoid looking stiff and robotic during a presentation?

• Read directly from your notes

• Use too many details in your speaking notes

• Look at the floor while speaking

• Make eye contact with the audience

What is the recommended maximum number of slides per minute in a presentation?

• 3 slides per minute

• 2 slides per minute

• 4 slides per minute

• 1 slide per minute

How should you make eye contact with the audience during a presentation?

• Look over the listener's heads

• Look directly into each person's eyes for a long time

• Look at the floor

• Follow the pattern of 'one thought, one look'