Ch1: Basics of Public Speaking

Ch1: Basics of Public Speaking

Exploring Public Speaking

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of public speaking?

• informal

• organized

• typically face-to-face

• intentional/purposeful

Multiple Choice

When it comes to public speaking, most people's anxiety is lower than a true phobia.

• true

• false

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways to address public speaking anxiety? (Select all that apply.)

• Focus on the message rather than yourself.

• Practice several times beforehand.

• Sleep well the night before.

• Arrive early.

Multiple Choice

The literal meaning of a symbol is referred to as _____ while the personal meaning is _____.

• encode, decode

• denotative, connotative

• decode, encode

• connotative, denotative

Multiple Choice

While the professor is lecturing, the students make eye contact and nod their heads. The eye contact and head nods are an example of

• context.

• noise.

• feedback.

• decode.