Unit 5: Writing to Teach

1. 1. What makes an analogy effective for teaching?

   Mapping the specific mechanism onto something the audience already understandsMaking it as long as possibleUsing unfamiliar vocabularyAvoiding the actual topic entirely

2. 2. True or False?

   "Good speakers should note where an analogy breaks down if it risks misleading the audience."

   TrueFalse

3. 3. Why is chunking information important in a spoken speech?

   It fulfills a citation requirementListeners can only retain a limited number of new facts at onceIt shortens the visual aidIt replaces the need for a thesis

4. 4. What grouping size is often considered most memorable in spoken language?

   SixThreeTenTwo

5. 5. What is the 'term, then translation' pattern used for?

   Defining a technical term immediately in plain languageDesigning the visual aidCiting sourcesTiming the speech

6. 6. True or False?

   "Plain language should still be specific and precise, not vague."

   TrueFalse

7. 7. What does the read-aloud test with an unfamiliar listener help a speaker find?

   Visual aid construction flawsTiming errors onlyCitation formatting errorsSpots where jargon or dense phrasing causes confusion

Practice teaching-focused writing techniques.