Listening QuizOnline version During the 2008 Fiesta Bowl; West Virginia Coach Bill Stewart, gave his players one of the most memorable pre-game speeches ever recorded in sports. Can you identify what communication elements he used in his speech? by Jesús Héctor Zamora 1 What is the first thing coach Stewart states? Select one or more answers a That the team has a great opportunity to win a big championship b That the team better not screw the game c That the team has no chance on winning the championship 2 Why did the coach repeated the same sentence twice? Select one or more answers a Because he thought the players didn't hear him b Because he forgot the rest of his speech? c Because the player were nervous, and he wanted to remark how simple it was to win the game 3 What technique does the coach uses to motivate his players? Select one or more answers a He teases them and make them feel down b He makes them feel proud of being part of the team c He tells them all the money they will make if they win 4 What is the underlying message the coach is trying to communicate? Select one or more answers a That they are going to physically hurt the other team b That the other team is better but they have to try their best c That they are going to win out-working the other team 5 Why did the coach progressively increased the volume and tone of his voice? Select one or more answers a To motivate and make the players feel with high energy b Because he was getting angry c To make sure the people in the back listened 6 After this speech, the West Virginia.. Select one or more answers a Lost 40-0 and were humilliated b Won 48-28 and got the championship c To make sure the people in the back listened
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