Audience is most important element of speech process. Speech is meant for audience and play a great role in determining material to be used.

Some people take extreme position or stand on some issues and do not want to compromise or understand or side. This is called polarization.

Phonetics is study and classification of speech sounds. Knowledge of phonetics helps in correct pronunciation of English language.

There are six deterrents to listening process. They are: lack of interest, ego, preconception ideas, preoccupation, fear and familiarity trap.

A short speech is short in length and ranges from one to ten minutes. Short speeches are meant for introducing dignitaries, giving a briefing and presenting an award. Reports are extensively detailed documents. Hence, y can?t be presented in form of a short speech.

The correct statement is: Reflective tone is used when speaker wants to bring about a good impression of her life.

The statement is true. Hearing means perceiving with ears. It is effort to decipher phonetic sound from speaker. It is a physical act.

Note taking is based on effective listening. While note taking, listener has to concentrate on contents of speech.

Speech style distinguishes a speaker from or speakers. Style is a pattern of speaking adopted by a speaker.

Semantic distortions is one of barriers in listening. The words often means different things to different people which is a distortion of non deliberate nature.