Question

Amy sits in a circle with her group. She has her notes in her hand. Weeks of careful research and preparation have led to this moment. She begins her presentation, providing important information about her topic and offering opinions when appropriate. The audience is taking notes, but they make eye contact with Amy when they look up. When Amy is finished speaking, one group member raises his hand. He asks her a challenging question, and she responds politely and intelligently. What does the speaker do well here? Check all that apply. Asks questions prepares thoroughly includes information and opinions responds to questions speaks mostly about her opinions

Answer 1

2. prepares thoroughly

3. includes information and opinions

4. responds to questions

Answer 2

Answer:

B). Prepares thoroughly.

C). Includes information and opinions.

D). Responds to questions.

Explanation:

As per the given description, Amy as the speaker 'prepares thoroughly' as reflected by 'the notes that she carries in her hand'. Her 'inclusion of information and opinions' is mirrored when she allows, invites, and apprehends the ideas and questions of the audience while her positive attitude to respond to the challenging query reflects that she 'includes information as well as opinions'. Thus, Amy could be regarded as a well-prepared speaker and efficient who has spent sufficient time on her research and preparation. Therefore, options B, C, and D are the correct answers.