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Listening for Speaker's Attitude Flashcards

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  1. A student says, "I mean, it COULD work, in theory..." trailing off. The attitude expressed is:

    Answer: Doubt about practicality

    "In theory" plus trailing off signals doubt that the idea works in practice.

  2. A professor laughs lightly and says, "Well, that's optimistic." Regarding a student's prediction, this likely means the professor:

    Answer: Gently doubts the prediction

    A light laugh with "that's optimistic" politely signals skepticism.

  3. A speaker says with rising enthusiasm, "And THEN it gets even better!" The attitude is:

    Answer: Genuine excitement

    Rising enthusiasm and "even better" express sincere excitement.

  4. A student mutters, "Easy for you to say." This conveys:

    Answer: Mild resentment or disagreement

    "Easy for you to say" implies the speaker finds the advice unrealistic for themselves.

  5. A professor pauses then says slowly, "That's... not quite what I meant." The attitude is:

    Answer: Polite correction

    The pause and "not quite" gently signal a tactful correction.

  6. When a speaker says, "Honestly? I couldn't care less," the attitude is best described as:

    Answer: Indifference

    "Couldn't care less" plainly expresses complete indifference.

  7. A student says, "Wow, I would never have guessed that," in a genuine tone. This expresses:

    Answer: Sincere surprise

    A genuine tone with "never have guessed" marks authentic surprise.