Check your understanding of the input by answering the following questions:

1. Why is it important to analyze the audience and know about the logistics involved when making an
oral presentation?

Answer: To ensure that you are linked to your audience as a speaker and to keep an attentive posture as
an example Don't stand in one place for too long. Instead, get up and move around, make eye contact,
and relax to connect with the audience. Every speaker should be aware of the logistics in an event for
you to properly set the tone as to what the organizers of the event want you to set. Know who will be
speaking before and after you, as well as who will be introducing you. That way, you'll be able to
connect the earlier presentation to your own, creating a more cohesive presentation. You might even
give the audience a hint as to what the topic of the next talk will be.

2. How important are the prosodic features when delivering a talk, speech, or report?

Answer: When giving a presentation, speech, or report, prosodic elements are crucial for determining
the loudness of the speech, for example, intonations and how to convey pitch, tempo, and rhythm.

3. How do you solve the conflict arising from a group presentation among members who are not team
players.

Answer: To resolve a disagreement that arises from a group presentation among members who are not
team players, be a good listener, encourage everyone, do what they can, and not limit the possibilities
of any member, and be fair to all members. When giving a report, for example, if a mistake is made, it is
due to how the team collaborates; emphasis on the problem rather than the individual; no one should
blame or be blamed.