Listening to and Critiquing Public Speeches Answers

After listening to Christine’s speech, Albert tells her that it was good, but it was “kinda boring”, and that most people probably won’t care about her message. This is an example of:

What is the main problem with the following critique? “You put some thought into it, but you obviously do not care much about the topic you are presenting.”

Your friend is preparing a speech for class tomorrow. She asks you to watch her speech and give her feedback. During her speech she stares at her paper and rarely looks up. You can barely hear or understand what she is saying. She rocks back and forth from one leg to the other. Her speech lasts 28 minutes and is filled with long quotes from scientists. When she finishes you really don’t remember what she spoke about.Prepare a critique of your friend’s speech. Remember the guidelines for effective critiques!

Which of the following below is the best example of an effective critique?

When offering a _____________, it is best to be as objective and fair as possible.

Have you ever felt like the person in this image during a speech or presentation? List four or five things this person can do to be a more effective listener.

Which area of active listening does the boy in this image need to work on?

What is the main problem with the following critique? “That was the stupidest speech I’ve ever heard. You weren’t organized, you were boring, it went too long, your visual aids were ugly and useless, and nobody cares about your topic.”

Avoiding offensive listening; listening objectively; weighing the pros and cons; examining the data; and listening without emotional involvement are all examples of which area of active listening?

What is the main problem with the following critique? “Your organization was confusing, you spoke too quietly and couldn’t be heard, your visual aids were distracting, and your presentation was much too long.”