Presenting and responding key terms

presentation focus

In Preparing a spoken presentation, presentation focus means keeping the answer tied to "AO7: choose and shape a specific topic for a formal spoken presentation." rather than drifting into generic comments.

presentation exam use

For Presenting and responding, presentation exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

spoken focus

In Preparing a spoken presentation, spoken focus means keeping the answer tied to "Use spoken language choices to explain, argue, narrate or inform clearly." rather than drifting into generic comments.

spoken exam use

For Presenting and responding, spoken exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

questions focus

In Listening and responding, questions focus means keeping the answer tied to "AO8: listen carefully to audience questions and feedback after a presentation." rather than drifting into generic comments.

questions exam use

For Presenting and responding, questions exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

Standard English focus

In Spoken Standard English, Standard English focus means keeping the answer tied to "AO9: use spoken Standard English accurately in a formal presentation." rather than drifting into generic comments.

Standard English exam use

For Presenting and responding, Standard English exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

register focus

In Spoken Standard English, register focus means keeping the answer tied to "Choose vocabulary and register appropriate for a formal audience." rather than drifting into generic comments.

register exam use

For Presenting and responding, register exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

speak focus

In Spoken Standard English, speak focus means keeping the answer tied to "Speak clearly and fluently so that ideas are easy to follow." rather than drifting into generic comments.

speak exam use

For Presenting and responding, speak exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

presentation focus

In Preparing a spoken presentation, presentation focus means keeping the answer tied to "Organise a spoken presentation with a clear opening, development and conclusion." rather than drifting into generic comments.

presentation exam use

For Presenting and responding, presentation exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

audience focus

In Preparing a spoken presentation, audience focus means keeping the answer tied to "Select content and examples that suit the audience and purpose." rather than drifting into generic comments.

audience exam use

For Presenting and responding, audience exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

delivery focus

In Preparing a spoken presentation, delivery focus means keeping the answer tied to "Prepare notes or prompts that support delivery without replacing spoken communication." rather than drifting into generic comments.

delivery exam use

For Presenting and responding, delivery exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

presentation focus

In Preparing a spoken presentation, presentation focus means keeping the answer tied to "Keep the presentation focused and appropriate for the assessment context." rather than drifting into generic comments.

presentation exam use

For Presenting and responding, presentation exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

questions focus

In Listening and responding, questions focus means keeping the answer tied to "Respond clearly and relevantly to questions about a spoken presentation." rather than drifting into generic comments.

questions exam use

For Presenting and responding, questions exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

questions focus

In Listening and responding, questions focus means keeping the answer tied to "Use evidence or examples from the presentation topic when answering questions." rather than drifting into generic comments.

questions exam use

For Presenting and responding, questions exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

questions focus

In Listening and responding, questions focus means keeping the answer tied to "Ask questions to clarify understanding when appropriate." rather than drifting into generic comments.

questions exam use

For Presenting and responding, questions exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

response focus

In Listening and responding, response focus means keeping the answer tied to "Adapt responses to the formality and purpose of the spoken context." rather than drifting into generic comments.

response exam use

For Presenting and responding, response exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

discussion focus

In Listening and responding, discussion focus means keeping the answer tied to "Maintain focus and confidence during follow-up discussion." rather than drifting into generic comments.

discussion exam use

For Presenting and responding, discussion exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

tone focus

In Spoken Standard English, tone focus means keeping the answer tied to "Use tone, pace and emphasis to support meaning." rather than drifting into generic comments.

tone exam use

For Presenting and responding, tone exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

clarity focus

In Spoken Standard English, clarity focus means keeping the answer tied to "Avoid informal expression where it weakens clarity or formality." rather than drifting into generic comments.

clarity exam use

For Presenting and responding, clarity exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.

sustain focus

In Spoken Standard English, sustain focus means keeping the answer tied to "Sustain accurate spoken expression when responding to questions." rather than drifting into generic comments.

sustain exam use

For Presenting and responding, sustain exam use means applying the skill with clear evidence, explanation and assessment-objective awareness.