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What is the primary purpose of topic shifting in conversations?
What is the primary purpose of topic shifting in conversations?
The primary purpose of topic shifting is to change the subject to prevent discomfort and maintain effective communication.
Provide one example phrase that can be used for topic shifting.
Provide one example phrase that can be used for topic shifting.
"By the way..."
When is it appropriate to use topic shifting?
When is it appropriate to use topic shifting?
It is appropriate to use topic shifting when a discussion becomes unpleasant or uncomfortable for anyone involved.
Why is politeness important when changing topics in a conversation?
Why is politeness important when changing topics in a conversation?
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Can you name a phrase indicating a shift in topic from the examples given?
Can you name a phrase indicating a shift in topic from the examples given?
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What does turn taking refer to in conversation?
What does turn taking refer to in conversation?
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Why is it important to listen before taking your turn to speak?
Why is it important to listen before taking your turn to speak?
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Provide an example of a phrase that encourages turn taking.
Provide an example of a phrase that encourages turn taking.
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In a group storytelling activity, how is turn taking implemented?
In a group storytelling activity, how is turn taking implemented?
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What is a common reaction to someone interrupting your turn in a conversation?
What is a common reaction to someone interrupting your turn in a conversation?
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Study Notes
Topic Shifting
- A strategy that involves actively listening to the person or people you are talking to.
- If a topic becomes unpleasant or uncomfortable it's better to change the subject to prevent a breakdown in communication.
- Examples include: "By the way...", "Since you mentioned that...", "Before I forget...".
Turn Taking
- Pertains to the order in which people engage in a conversation.
- Ideally, you wait for your turn to speak by listening to the person you are conversing with and waiting for them to finish talking.
- Examples include: "Let me finish!", "I'm not yet finished!", "What do you think?", "You were wanting to say something?".
Story Generator
- Students will take turns creating a meaningful story.
- The class will be divided into 5 groups.
- The first group will begin the story, the next groups will continue it, and finally, the last group will conclude the story (vice-versa).
Motivation
- Encourages reflection on communication strategies in previous meetings.
- Asks a question prompting the reader to consider their everyday communication practices.
Types of Communicative Strategy
- Highlights "Topic Control and Topic Shifting" as a type of communicative strategy.
Topic Control
- This strategy limits the scope of discussion or conversation to topics acceptable to all participants involved.
Conversation Analysis
- Repair: Refers to how speakers address problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending during a conversation.
- Termination: Refers to the expressions participants use to end a topic in a conversation.
Restriction
- Refers to any limitation speakers may have.
- When communicating in the classroom or in a meeting, you are typically given specific instructions that you must follow.
- These instructions confine you as a speaker and limit what you can say.
Nomination
- A speaker carries out a nomination to collaboratively and productively establish a topic.
- When you employ this strategy, you try to open a topic with the people you are talking to.
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Description
This quiz explores various communication strategies, including topic shifting and turn taking in conversations. Students will learn to effectively change subjects during discussions and practice storytelling through group collaboration. The aim is to enhance their reflective communication skills.
