Question

ava now has a better understanding of the difference between formal and informal conversations. she asks what are some other examples of a formal conversation that you may have. as you think for a moment, you begin to describe a community meeting that you spoke at the other night about extending the community centers hours for teens. how did you effectively but formally communicate your point of view to the audience you were presenting to? you shared personal stories that described your main points while maintaining a respectful tone. you spoke in a monotonous style to maintain professionalism. you used slang and informal language to appear relatable. you focused solely on statistics without connecting it back to your community.

Explanation:

• Sharing personal stories while maintaining a respectful tone is an effective way to communicate formally. It makes the message relatable and engaging without sacrificing formality.
• A monotonous style is unengaging and not an effective way to communicate, even if it's "professional" in a strict sense.
• Using slang and informal language is contrary to formal communication.
• Focusing solely on statistics without connecting to the community lacks the human - element needed for effective formal communication in a community meeting context.

Answer:

You shared personal stories that described your main points while maintaining a respectful tone.