OUMH1303_SEM JAN09/F_AH

PART A

INSTRUCTIONS

Part A contains TEN questions. Answer ALL questions.

QUESTIONS: Marks
1. Define the meanings of phonetics and phoneme. What are the TWO
groups of phonemes?
(4)

2. There are many techniques that one can use to distinguish details when
listening. One of them is to remain focused on what the speaker is saying.
List FOUR other techniques to help you distinguish details when
listening.
(4)

3. What is emotive language and what is its purpose in communication? Give

one example where this type of language is used.
(4)

4. What are the TWO types of intonation movements and what feeling or
behaviour does each convey?
(4)

5. List the FOUR elements of voice modulation and projection.

(4)

6. What is the meaning of making small talk? Give TWO topics that are
appropriate for small talk and TWO topics that are inappropriate for small
talk.
(4)

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7. There are five important stages in preparing an oral speech without which
problems may occur on the day of the presentation. Name any FOUR of
them and briefly describe what is required at each stage.
(4)

8. When presenting a speech, one of the golden rules to follow is not to read
from your notes or script. Suggest and briefly describe FOUR other rules.
(4)

9. In a group interaction such as a meeting, active participation is required of

members in the group so that the objectives of the meeting can be
achieved. What are the FOUR different oral techniques group members
can contribute in the meeting?
(4)

10. In a discussion, we are sometimes asked for our opinions, to explain and to
justify them. Suggest FOUR different ways to support ones opinions,
give explanations or give justifications.
(4)

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