Chapter . Advance the Conversation Video Activity: Responding to Audience Questions

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Advance the Conversation Video Activity
Responding to Audience Questions

The following scenario will enhance your ability to effectively manage a question-and-answer session after a speech. As you watch the first video, recall what you’ve learned about citing sources in your speech. Then complete the Your Turn prompts. Finally, watch the Take Two! video to explore how this scenario could have gone differently.

1. The Problem

Jason delivers an informative speech to his communication class. Drawing on social science research, he explains why some online videos posted by ordinary people go viral and are seen by millions. After he concludes his speech, he has time to answer questions from the audience.

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2. Your Turn

Observations. Reflect on how Jason and Kate communicated in this scenario by answering the following questions:

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Discussion. In class or with a partner, share your thoughts about the interaction between Jason and Kate and work to answer the following questions:

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3. Take Two!

Watch the Take Two! video to see one possible example of how things might have gone differently. As you watch the video, consider where the dialog reflects communication competence. After watching the video, answer the questions below:

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