Listening and Analyzing

Why is it a good idea to imagine "graphics" of a speech?

• A. It can stop you from thinking about the speech

• B. It can stop you from looking around the room and being distracted

• C. It helps to increase concentration

• D. It can stop you from doodling

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following should the destination of a persuasive speech be?

• A. A feeling of apathy and boredom

• B. An emotional state or opinion

• C. A thorough and neutral understanding of a topic

• D. A sense of having been lied to

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

When trying to listen to someone, it can help to repeat what they are saying either internally or externally.

• A. True

• B. False

What is active listening?

• A. Allowing words to wash over you while apprehending the general meaning of what is being said

• B. Listening while also doodling

• C. Listening carefully and thinking about what is being said

• D. Listening while thinking about something else

Which of the following is a technique to avoid distraction?

• A. Doodling

• B. Thinking about the future

• C. Looking at other people in the audience who are listening

• D. Looking at your own hands

If you want to listen carefully, you should always focus on the wall behind the speaker.

• A. True

• B. False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The structure of a speech is vital to its success.

• A. True

• B. False

Political speeches are purely informative and not rhetorical.

• A. True

• B. False

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What makes a good persuasive speech?

• A. A lack of emotion

• B. A strong argument

• C. An angry tone

• D. Humor

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Humor can be used in a persuasive speech.

• A. True

• B. False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5