Question 1

Which of the following is the best example of a well-worded positive statement?

Accepted Answer

A) I want to speak with greater enthusiasm. 
B) I will try to use gestures that are smooth and natural. 
C) I do not handle visual aids clumsily. 
D) I am relaxed when I speak to large groups. 
A) I want to speak with greater enthusiasm. 
B) I will try to use gestures that are smooth and natural. 
C) I do not handle visual aids clumsily. 
D) I am relaxed when I speak to large groups.

Question 2

The internal anxiety that a speaker brings to the speaking situation is called

Accepted Answer

A) situational anxiety. 
B) state anxiety. 
C) trait anxiety. 
D) combination anxiety. 
A) situational anxiety. 
B) state anxiety. 
C) trait anxiety. 
D) combination anxiety.

Question 3

Instead of worrying about looks or impressions,it is better to

Accepted Answer

A) concentrate on not losing your concentration. 
B) concentrate on getting your meaning across. 
C) concentrate on your grade. 
D) concentrate on entertaining the audience. 
A) concentrate on not losing your concentration. 
B) concentrate on getting your meaning across. 
C) concentrate on your grade. 
D) concentrate on entertaining the audience.

Question 4

Describe the difference between situational and trait anxiety.Why is situational anxiety more common?

Accepted Answer

Situational anxiety and trait anxiety ar

Question 5

Taking a public speaking course is a form of _______________ training.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Taking a public speaking course is a...

Question 6

One key to the speakers such as journalist Mike Wallace and talk show host Katie Couric speaking well despite anxiety is that they learned to view situational anxiety as the normal excitement necessary for _______________ speaking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One key to the speakers such as...

Question 7

The final step in using positive imagery is to

Accepted Answer

A) compare yourself to speakers superior to you. 
B) compare yourself to speakers inferior to you. 
C) avoid comparing yourself to other speakers. 
D) avoid borrowing techniques from other speakers. 
A) compare yourself to speakers superior to you. 
B) compare yourself to speakers inferior to you. 
C) avoid comparing yourself to other speakers. 
D) avoid borrowing techniques from other speakers.

Question 8

When you practice your speech,it is best to

Accepted Answer

A) always practice out loud. 
B) practice the speech in your head. 
C) read the speech several times silently. 
D) read the notes you have taken and speak without practice. 
A) always practice out loud. 
B) practice the speech in your head. 
C) read the speech several times silently. 
D) read the notes you have taken and speak without practice.

Question 9

A negative history of public speaking can create trait anxiety about public speaking in a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List and briefly explain the three steps in mastering positive imagery.

Accepted Answer

Mastering positive imagery involves thre

Which of the following is the best example of a well-worded positive statement?

The internal anxiety that a speaker brings to the speaking situation is called

Instead of worrying about looks or impressions,it is better to

Describe the difference between situational and trait anxiety.Why is situational anxiety more common?

Taking a public speaking course is a form of _______________ training.

One key to the speakers such as journalist Mike Wallace and talk show host Katie Couric speaking well despite anxiety is that they learned to view situational anxiety as the normal excitement necessary for _______________ speaking.

The final step in using positive imagery is to

When you practice your speech,it is best to

A negative history of public speaking can create trait anxiety about public speaking in a person.

List and briefly explain the three steps in mastering positive imagery.

Public Speaking: Let's Get Started Now

Listening: What Speakers and Listeners Should Know

Public Speaking: Making Ethics and Technology Work for You

Analyzing Your Audience and Selecting a Really Great Topic

Researching, Organizing, and Outlining Your Topic

Interesting Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

Effective Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Special Occasion Speaking

Group Speaking

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Exam 2: Building Speaker Confidence

Which of the following is the best example of a well-worded positive statement?

The internal anxiety that a speaker brings to the speaking situation is called

Instead of worrying about looks or impressions,it is better to

Describe the difference between situational and trait anxiety.Why is situational anxiety more common?

Taking a public speaking course is a form of _______________ training.

One key to the speakers such as journalist Mike Wallace and talk show host Katie Couric speaking well despite anxiety is that they learned to view situational anxiety as the normal excitement necessary for _______________ speaking.

The final step in using positive imagery is to

When you practice your speech,it is best to

A negative history of public speaking can create trait anxiety about public speaking in a person.

List and briefly explain the three steps in mastering positive imagery.

Public Speaking: Let's Get Started Now

Listening: What Speakers and Listeners Should Know

Public Speaking: Making Ethics and Technology Work for You

Analyzing Your Audience and Selecting a Really Great Topic

Researching, Organizing, and Outlining Your Topic

Interesting Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

Effective Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Special Occasion Speaking

Group Speaking

Filters