Question

Which situation would NOT be considered intensive listening?

• A. Analyzing a poem's recitation for specific literary devices
• B. Listening to a bedtime story casually
• C. Listening to a complex academic lecture on literary theory
• D. Transcribing an audio recording of a historical speech for textual analysis

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Listening to a bedtime story casually

• A bedtime story is usually for enjoyment, not precision.

• Intensive listening is about purposeful information gathering.

• Safety announcements and exam instructions require focused listening.