How to ask questions on a talk show

How to Ask Questions on a Talk ShowBy Alyssa Ideboen, eHow Contributor

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How to Ask Questions . . .

1. Learn the topic. Before asking questions on a talk show, understand the topic you are presenting . . . provides a better platform for asking engaging and intriguing questions than no knowledge at all.


2. Meet your guests. Before going on the interview . . . Give yourself a chance to get comfortable . . . before you go on.


3. Practice with role play . . . helps the interviewer realize what types of questions work the best to keep dialogue moving. Practice with a friend or family member to get an idea of how to get better answers from thought-provoking questions.


4. Stage the show. Along with role play, staging where guests will sit, when to take breaks and when to ask certain questions can significantly help the discussion to flow smoothly. Listen actively, as some statements made by the guest may spark additional questions or dialogue starters.


5. Use note cards. A list of talking points helps an interviewer to remember what was just said and to keep the show moving forward. Have extra questions available if there is more time left at the end of the talk show . . . move your eyes down to glance at your notes, and keep your head level.


5. Keep questions grouped together by topic. Organize questions to keep a solid connection with the guest and the audience.

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