Stage Behavior

Pausing allows the speaker to catch his breath while speaking.

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Not sure

Speaker should stand rigidly on a single spot.

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Not sure

Which of the following shows ease and confidence in speaking?

• Little eye contact

• Repetitive foot tapping

• Warm smile

• Looking at the ceiling.

Why is it important to know your audience when speaking?

• In order for you to adjust your speech based on their expectations.

• So that you will feel comfortable around them.

• To understand your listeners.

• To make friends with them.

All are non-verbal communication tools except

• Eye contact

• Facial expressions

• Wall pushing

• Good posture

What would be the direction of the eyes when looking at the audience?

• From center to back to left to right

• From anywhere in the room

• At the windows

• At your friends

Which of the following statement is false?

• Eye contact enable you to connect with your audience.

• Looking at your audience indicates superiority and authority.

• Eye contact is important for the speaker to know if his audience is listening.

• Eye contact is a way of telling your audience how much you care about their thoughts.

How long will you be looking at the audience?

• 2-3 seconds

• 5-6 seconds

• 5 minutes

• 1 minute

Jumping eyes mean

• Blinking eyes often

• Looking anywhere and everywhere

• Staring at a person

• Cross eyed

What is the proper way of handling a microphone?

• Tap or blow the mic

• Just use your mic and start your speech.

• Playing with the mic

• Banging the mic