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                      He:       I see. Why is that?
                      She:      Because there are many ways to qualify as a superhero, so perhaps it’s fitting
                                to say that the superhero movie is one of the most inclusive genres of all.


                      He:       Can you give me an example?
                      She:       Wonder Woman has superpowers gifted to her by the Greek gods and
                                 Spiderman is special because a radioactive spider bit him. They have different
                                 backgrounds but they both rise as champions in troubled

                                 times. Do you see what I'm talking about?             troubled (adj.):   Remember
                       He:       Yes, I know what you mean. Is there an old            problemático    language includes
                                                                                                        Nonverbal
           Non-verbal language. Rhythm. Speed. Pronunciation
                                 movie that you are really into?                                       facial expressions,
                       She:      Robocop. I have seen all the movies. They are great!                  the tone and
                                                                                                       pitch of the
                       He:       What movie do you consider to be a must-see?                          voice, gestures
                        She:      V for Vendetta.                                                     displayed through
                        He:       That’s an interesting choice, but I believe it’s a comic book, isn’t it?  and the physical
                                                                                                      body language
                        She:      Actually, it is based on a British comic book, but they made a movie    distance between
                                  adaptation in 2005.                                                the interlocutors.
                        He:       I didn’t know that. Do you like independent movies or do           signals provide
                                                                                                     These nonverbal
                                  you prefer Hollywood blockbusters?                                 clues and
                                                                                                     additional
                        She:      I prefer Hollywood blockbusters. I love superhero movies but      information
                                  they need lots of money to be produced, you know?                 and meaning

                         He:       Yes, you’re right. Are there movies you wouldn't go to?          over and above
                                                                                                    spoken (verbal)
                         She:      I don't like comedy movies, especially Adam Sandler’s.           communication.
                         He:       What are you talking about? I think he is very funny.           Nonverbal
                                                                                                   communication
                         She:      Well, umm, he could use less silly jokes. At the end of the     helps people to:
                                   day, Click was rated his worst movie.                           •   Reinforce or
                         He:       Yes, I agree. Tell me more about superhero movies.               modify what is
                                   Do you know any fun facts that you could tell me about?        •   Convey
                                                                                                    said in words.
                         She:      I do. The spider used in the 2002 movie Spider-Man was          emotional state.
                                                                                                   information
                                    a Steatoda spider, not a black widow, as was told in the
             session 12             story. The spider was given anesthesia, and was then         •   Define or
                                                                                                   about their
                                                                                                   reinforce
                                    painted blue and red.
                                                                                                  the relationship
                                                                                                  between people.
                                                                                                •   Provide feedback
                       34. Practice the interview one more time.
                                                                                                  to the other
                                                                                                  person.
                           •  Use non-verbal language to emphasize what you are saying.         •   Regulate
                           •  Recognize relevant moments to interrupt your interlocutor.         the flow of
                                                                                                 communication
                           •  Pay attention to rhythm, speed and pronunciation.
                       35. Play Track 30 to listen to the interview about movies.
                           •  Carry out your interview.                                   TRACK 30



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