Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134639673
Author: Elizabeth A. Stephan, David R. Bowman, William J. Park, Benjamin L. Sill, Matthew W. Ohland
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 1RQ
  1. 1. When thinking about how you will phrase things for a talk, you should
    1. A.    Mirror your exact wording in your slides.
    2. B.     Be sure to use words that demonstrate your mastery of the topic.
    3. C.     Find a way to capture the attention of the audience.
    4. D.    Split your topic into as many points as you can.
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To determine

Choose the correct option.

Answer to Problem 1RQ

The correct option is C. One should find a way to capture the attention of the audience.

Explanation of Solution

In any speech, know your audience is the foremost step of the preparation. The ultimate purpose of the talk is to keep the audience interested. They will continue to pay an attention only if the speech is interesting and relevant to them. Therefore, the speaker should find an exact way to capture the attention of the audience when thinking about to phrase the things for a talk.

Therefore from the given option (C) is correct and options (A), (B), and (D) are incorrect.

Conclusion:

Hence, the correct option is C. One should find a way to capture the attention of the audience.

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