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Practice Listening: Highlight Incorrect Words ID: #40219 Short My method
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You will hear a recording of a novelist discussing their process for writing a mystery novel. Below is a transcription of the recording. Some words in the transcription differ from what the speaker said. Please click on the words that are different.
* Click on the words that are different from what you hear
Result:

Correct Transcript:

Writing a mystery novel is an intricate task that demands a balance of suspense and clarity. My method begins with plotting the story in reverse, starting from the resolution, and then weaving the clues backward. This ensures that the plot remains tight, and the readers are kept on their edge. I always introduce a red herring to misdirect the audience, making the final twist even more unforeseen. Additionally, developing complex characters is crucial; they must be believable yet unpredictable to maintain the intrigue. Lastly, the setting plays a vital role, acting almost as a character itself, enveloping the story in a distinct atmosphere.
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Printed "backwards", the speaker says "backward"

Explanation: Listen again to "weaving the clues backward". On the page it shows "backwards", so click that printed word. Both words start with b, so listen to the end of the word.

Printed "toes", the speaker says "edge"

Explanation: In the audio you hear "kept on their edge". You see "toes" on the page. The first letter is different, so wait for the whole word.

Printed "mislead", the speaker says "misdirect"

Explanation: Here the speaker says "misdirect the audience". On the page it shows "mislead". Both words start with m, so listen to the whole word. The spoken word is longer.

Printed "unexpected", the speaker says "unforeseen"

Explanation: The speaker says "making the final twist even unforeseen," not "unexpected". Their meanings are close, so trust your ears.

Printed "deep", the speaker says "complex"

Explanation: Listen for "complex characters". The printed word shows "deep". The first letter is different, and the spoken word is much longer.

Printed "relatable", the speaker says "believable"

Explanation: You will hear "be believable yet unpredictable". The page has "relatable". They end the same two letters, so focus on the start of the word.

"mystery" matches the audio

Explanation: "Writing a mystery novel" appears early in the text. It is common and may look repeated. The speaker says it exactly, so do not click.

"herring" matches the audio

Explanation: "I always introduce a red herring to mislead the audience" has this unusual word. It looks like a trick, but the speaker says it exactly, so do not click it.

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