Exam 2: Your First Speech

A speech goal states what you want your audience to know, believe, or do.

The process of __________ involves tailoring the information in your speech to the needs, interests, and expectations of your listeners.

Public speaking apprehension is most commonly caused by negative self-talk.

Performance orientation views public speaking as a special technique that works to impress audiences with their posture.

Observing how your friends and family members react to speaking in public is known as ____________.

If speakers do not practice their speech and various ways of phrasing key ideas, they run the risk of major opportunity for communicating effectively.

You should choose a topic that you _____________.

The technical term for public speaking apprehension, speech anxiety, or fear of public speaking is:

The most common cause of public speaking apprehension is ____________.

A speech goal states what you want your audience to know, believe, or do.

Organized speeches help audiences to remember the information better.

Which of the following is NOT a type of breathing and relaxation exercise?

Having some speech apprehension is quite normal.

You should choose a speech topic that you know nothing about, so that you can learn from your research.

__________ people experience lower levels of public speaking apprehension.

Presenting your main points in __________ order from first to last will help your audience understand and remember them.

__________ helps reduce anxiety by assisting you in picturing yourself giving a masterful speech, and helps you overcome cognitive and emotional symptoms of apprehension.

Using presentational aids and dressing up for your speech are two specific techniques your book gives for ______________.

The approach to public speaking where speaking is viewed as an opportunity to engage in conversation with topics of importance and focuses on getting your message across is called:

Public speaking apprehension is ______________________.