Starter quiz
- In which years did the Victorian era take place?
- 1789–1837
- 1837–1901 ✓
- 1850–1920
- 1800–1855
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- Which phrase is a more formal way of saying 'child workers'?
- child education
- child labour ✓
- child protection
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- Which two words mean poor?
- impoverished ✓
- destitute ✓
- affluent
- prosperous
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- Which of the following is not a rhetorical device?
- rhetorical question
- direct address
- anaphora
- simile ✓
- emotive language
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- The structural device which refers to the repetition of the same word or phrase at the start of a number of clauses is called ...
- extended metaphor
- anaphora ✓
- mirroring
- motif
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- Which word beginning describes a person with no morals or principles?
- unscrupulous ✓
- unfavourable
- unsympathetic
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Exit quiz
- What does active listening involve?
- multitasking while listening
- fully concentrating, understanding, and responding ✓
- interrupting with questions
- nodding without paying attention
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- Which positive body language gesture demonstrates active listening?
- looking at the clock
- slouching in your chair
- nodding your head ✓
- crossing your arms
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- Which one of the following is an example of an open question?
- Did children work in factories during the Victorian era?
- Were children required to attend school in the 1800s?
- What do you think were the main challenges faced by Victorian children? ✓
- Is child labour illegal today?
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- How can asking open questions be an effective way to respond to a speaker?
- They require only short answers.
- They allow for more developed responses and discussion. ✓
- They limit the conversation.
- They keep the listener quiet.
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- How can active listening improve discussions?
- It ensures the listener is always quiet.
- It helps the listener respond thoughtfully and develop ideas. ✓
- It allows the speaker to finish quickly.
- It ends the conversation sooner.
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- Which word beginning with an 'e' can be described as: 'to be actively participating and focused, to be attentive and show interest and enthusiasm.'?
- 'engaged' ✓
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Key learning points
- Listening is an important skill - it helps to create a supportive environment and can make you better at responding.
- Active listening means you are completely engaged and focused on what is being delivered.
- Using positive body language can help demonstrate active listening and keep you focused on the content.
- Part of being an active listener, is being able to respond effectively.
- Open questions can develop comments and encourage discussion.
Common misconception
As long as I am being quiet, I am listening.
Although being quiet is an effective way to show you are listening, there are many other things to consider to ensure you are 'actively listening'.
Keywords
Active listening - fully concentrating, understanding and responding thoughtfully to what someone is saying
Body language - non-verbal cues or gestures such as facial expressions and posture
Engaged - actively participating and focused, to be attentive and show interest and enthusiasm
Open question - a type of question that allows for a wide range of responses beyond just 'yes' or 'no'
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