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What is a critical step to take before participating in a discussion?
What is a critical step to take before participating in a discussion?
Which type of evidence is not mentioned as useful in discussions?
Which type of evidence is not mentioned as useful in discussions?
What should you be ready to do according to the lesson?
What should you be ready to do according to the lesson?
What type of attack is crucial to avoid during a discussion?
What type of attack is crucial to avoid during a discussion?
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Why is it important to listen carefully to others during a discussion?
Why is it important to listen carefully to others during a discussion?
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How can you make your points more compelling in a discussion?
How can you make your points more compelling in a discussion?
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What strategy is recommended for finding specific details in a narrative?
What strategy is recommended for finding specific details in a narrative?
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Which reading technique involves creating mental images to aid understanding?
Which reading technique involves creating mental images to aid understanding?
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What is the purpose of using idioms in writing?
What is the purpose of using idioms in writing?
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Which type of nuance refers to feelings or ideas associated with a specific word?
Which type of nuance refers to feelings or ideas associated with a specific word?
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What is a major indicator of a text created to inform?
What is a major indicator of a text created to inform?
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What is a key step in recognizing nuances in a passage?
What is a key step in recognizing nuances in a passage?
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What is essential for delivering an informative speech?
What is essential for delivering an informative speech?
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Which speaking style is primarily used in relaxed environments?
Which speaking style is primarily used in relaxed environments?
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How can a speaker's delivery enhance a speech?
How can a speaker's delivery enhance a speech?
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What should speakers avoid to prevent misunderstanding in an informative speech?
What should speakers avoid to prevent misunderstanding in an informative speech?
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What characterizes the consultative speaking style?
What characterizes the consultative speaking style?
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What is a critical aspect to ensure when using abstract concepts in a speech?
What is a critical aspect to ensure when using abstract concepts in a speech?
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Why is it important to know your audience before a speech?
Why is it important to know your audience before a speech?
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What should a speaker consider about tone in their speech?
What should a speaker consider about tone in their speech?
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What is the primary purpose of visual aids during a speech?
What is the primary purpose of visual aids during a speech?
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Which technique is used to send a message through body movements?
Which technique is used to send a message through body movements?
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What should speakers avoid during a presentation to maintain audience engagement?
What should speakers avoid during a presentation to maintain audience engagement?
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Which is NOT a type of nonverbal communication?
Which is NOT a type of nonverbal communication?
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What is essential to do when quoting or paraphrasing an author's ideas?
What is essential to do when quoting or paraphrasing an author's ideas?
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What is the key skill in making inferences?
What is the key skill in making inferences?
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What is a fundamental component of analyzing a text?
What is a fundamental component of analyzing a text?
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Why is it important to know your audience when speaking?
Why is it important to know your audience when speaking?
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What is a common objective of identifying themes in literature?
What is a common objective of identifying themes in literature?
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What aspect of pronunciation is important in public speaking?
What aspect of pronunciation is important in public speaking?
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Flashcards
Class Preparation Assignment
Class Preparation Assignment
A task assigned to ensure students do the required reading before class.
Supporting Evidence
Supporting Evidence
Details or proof from the text to back up your viewpoint.
Quantitative Evidence
Quantitative Evidence
Data expressed in numbers to clarify facts or occurrences.
Oral Evidence
Oral Evidence
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Active Listening
Active Listening
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Respectful Discourse
Respectful Discourse
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Observation vs Inference
Observation vs Inference
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Second-hand knowledge
Second-hand knowledge
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Informative speech
Informative speech
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Audience relevance
Audience relevance
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Types of speaking styles
Types of speaking styles
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Vocal qualities
Vocal qualities
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Articulation vs Pronunciation
Articulation vs Pronunciation
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Abstract concepts
Abstract concepts
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Objective Summary
Objective Summary
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Visualization
Visualization
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Nuance
Nuance
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Connotation
Connotation
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Verbal Irony
Verbal Irony
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Purpose of a Text
Purpose of a Text
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Vocal traits
Vocal traits
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Pronunciation
Pronunciation
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Articulation
Articulation
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Dialect
Dialect
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Nonverbal communication
Nonverbal communication
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Eye contact
Eye contact
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Facial expressions
Facial expressions
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Visual aids
Visual aids
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Citing textual evidence
Citing textual evidence
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Theme
Theme
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Study Notes
Preparing for Discussions
- Understand the discussion's expectations from the leader.
- Complete any class preparation assignments by doing the required reading and tasks.
- Take notes on your understanding and how you arrived at your realization.
- Use notes to engage with others' ideas
- Be prepared to provide evidence (quotes, examples, sections of text).
- Visual evidence (photos, cartoons) and quantitative evidence (graphs, numbers) are also helpful.
- Oral evidence (testimony, quotes) can also be used.
Contributing to Discussions
- Be prepared and understand the material.
- Present points concisely and originally (thought-provoking).
- Summarize others' points when needed.
- Ask questions respectfully.
- Avoid ad hominem attacks (personal attacks).
Observations and Inferences
- Observations are based on direct information.
- Inferences use known information to draw conclusions.
- Second-person observation uses "you".
- Second-hand knowledge is information not witnessed firsthand.
- Effective arguments use emotional, logical, and evidence-based information.
- Listening is a critical thinking skill to analyze messages and assess speaker motives.
Informative Speeches
- Informative speeches aim to educate the audience.
- Speeches can be definitive, explanatory, descriptive, or demonstrative, providing different types of information.
- Focus on objects, processes, events, or concepts.
- Speeches should be interesting, understandable, and provide learning opportunities.
- Relevant data (personal or familiar to the audience).
- Quality over quantity of information.
- Logical organization of points (e.g., main points, sub-points).
- Avoid technical language.
- Avoid assumptions about the audience.
- Elaborate on abstract concepts.
Speaking Styles
- Speaking styles adapt to the audience and purpose.
- Humorous style is exciting and entertaining.
- Frozen style is formal (serious tone, complex sentences).
- Formal style is structured (fewer repetitions).
- Consultative style uses questions and short sentences.
- Casual style is relaxed (family settings).
- Intimate style uses jargon, personal phrases.
- Speech styles aim for effectiveness by choosing language aligned with grammar, intent, vocabulary.
Vocal Qualities
- Vocal volume impacts how loud or soft a speaker is.
- Vocal pitch refers to high and low frequencies (like singing).
- Vocal rate is the speed of speaking.
- Fluency is the smooth flow of words, including intended pauses.
- Avoid verbal fillers ("ums," "ers").
- Practice articulation with tongue twisters for clarity.
- Tone sets the mood of the speech (e.g., upbeat for fun speeches).
Vocal Traits
- Vocal traits encompass pronunciation, articulation, and dialect.
- Pronunciation involves how consonants and vowels are formed (syllable emphasis).
- Articulation is how clearly individual sounds are produced (e.g., "dint" vs. "didn't").
- Dialect is a language style unique to a group or region.
- Be mindful of audience when speaking. Take pauses, and know your audience.
Nonverbal Communication
- Nonverbal communication uses body language to convey a message
- Eye contact connects with audience members.
- Facial expressions show emotions (smiles, frowns, etc.)
- Posture refers to body position while standing or sitting.
- Gestures are physical actions (e.g., folding arms).
- Be mindful that every body movement sends a message.
Visual Aids
- Visual aids supplement speeches with images/information.
- Practice with the aids, test technology, and have a backup plan.
- Ensure everyone can see the aids.
- Display visuals only when discussed, avoiding showing them without explanation.
- Explain visual aids clearly and concisely.
Inferences and Conclusions
- Inferences are logical conclusions drawn from information.
- Literary analysis often involves making inferences.
- Inferences require background knowledge, asking questions, predictions, and drawing conclusions.
- Drawing conclusions uses stated or implied information, prior knowledge for judgments.
Analyzing Texts
- Analyzing a text breaks it down into parts: main idea, reasons, evidence.
- Textual evidence includes quotes, paraphrases, and summaries.
- Provide author credit when using their ideas (avoid plagiarism).
- Discuss the text's success including your opinions and reasons.
Central Ideas and Themes
- Central ideas and themes guide the messages from authors.
- Fables like "The Tortoise and the Hare" or "The Lion and the Mouse" have themes about life's lessons.
- Stories and literature have themes that may be multiple.
Summarizing Stories
- Objective summaries focus on important plot points (e.g., main character, conflict, resolution) without opinion.
Finding Specific Details
- Understand the text's structure (e.g., narrative, expository).
- Use plot sequences, outlines, note-taking methods (Cornell), graphic organizers (Venn diagrams, concept maps) to locate details.
Visualization
- Visualization creates mental images from text.
- Aids comprehension and understanding of characters, settings, and events (like creating a movie about the story).
- Use all five senses and relevant details, updating mental images as the story unfolds.
- Visualize before, during, and after reading.
Nuance in Literature
- Nuance captures subtle differences in meanings through words.
- Detect nuances by considering context, emotional responses, and the author's intentions.
- Identify connotations (feelings associated with words) and subtext (underlying messages).
Figures of Speech
- Verbal irony contrasts literal and intended meanings.
- Puns use a word for multiple meanings or similar-sounding ones.
- Idioms have non-predictable meanings from individual words.
- Hyperbole is an exaggeration.
- Context is essential for interpreting figures of speech.
Purpose of a Text
- Writers have a reason for writing (purpose).
- Purposes include entertaining, informing, and persuading.
- Texts to entertain are imaginative works.
- Texts to inform give facts.
- Texts to instruct offer steps.
- Texts to explain how something works.
- Texts to describe provide detailed imagery.
- Texts to persuade try to convince.
- Understand the writing's purpose by analyzing its characteristics.
Analyzing and Synthesizing Texts
- Analyze texts individually to gather information.
- Synthesize texts by combining insights to create a unified understanding.
- Eight steps in analyzing each text individually: reading carefully; identifying type, topic, purpose, and main argument/idea and reasons/evidence: clarify unknowns; ask critical questions.
- Five steps in synthesizing information: review notes; compare type, purpose, main idea; compare reasons/evidence; look for similarities/differences; consider how texts connect.
Literary Analysis
- Literary analysis applies critical thinking to understand a text's purpose.
- It goes beyond simple paraphrasing or quoting.
- Includes comprehension, interpretation, analysis.
- Steps, including identifying and analyzing setting, characters, plot, and language.
Plot Structure
- Plot is the sequence of events in a story.
- Freytag's pyramid describes common plot structures.
- Exposition introduces characters, setting, and potential conflicts.
- Rising action builds tension.
- Climax is the dramatic point of tension.
- Falling action follows the climax.
- Resolution/denouement resolves conflicts.
- Plot themes include quests, coming-of-age, comedies, and tragedies.
Characterization
- Characterization builds reader images of characters in a writing.
- Two types: direct (author explicitly states character traits) and indirect (author shows traits through actions, thoughts, reactions, speech).
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Description
This quiz focuses on essential skills for effective participation in discussions. You'll learn how to prepare for discussions, contribute meaningfully, and differentiate between observations and inferences. Engage with evidence and respectful communication to enhance your discussion skills.
