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 active listening strategies do the listeners employ? check all that apply. taking notes asking follow - up questions interrupting the speaker to offer opinions making eye contact with the speaker whispering ideas to each other

Explanation:

1. taking notes: The text states "The audience is taking notes", so this is an active listening strategy used.
2. asking follow-up questions: After Amy finishes, a group member asks a challenging question, which is a follow-up question, so this is used.
3. interrupting the speaker to offer opinions: The text says Amy offers opinions when appropriate, and the audience only acts after she finishes speaking; there is no interruption, so this is not used.
4. making eye contact with the speaker: The text notes the audience "make eye contact with Amy when they look up", so this is an active listening strategy used.
5. whispering ideas to each other: There is no mention of the audience whispering, so this is not used.

Answer:

• taking notes
• asking follow-up questions
• making eye contact with the speaker