Chapter 2 Oral Communication Review

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 "planks" of confidence?

• dedication

• friendliness

• tardiness

• content

True or False: Confidence is a trait you are born with.

• True

• False

____________ is how you see things.

• confidence

• perception

• dedication

• stage fright

True or False: Confidence is a trait that can be developed.

• True

• False

You're giving a speech, and you are confident because you believe in yourself and know you are capable of doing well. You have an accurate perception of _______.

• audience

• speech

• yourself

You're giving a speech, and you remember that the audience is most likely unaware that you are nervous. You have an accurate perception of ___________.

• audience

• speech

• yourself

You're giving a speech, and you recognize the wonderful opportunity you have to express your personality and ideas. You have an accurate perception of _________________.

• audience

• speech

• yourself

How much of what others think of you is determined before you open your mouth to speak?

• 25%

• 40%

• 55%

• 98%

True or False: An accurate perception can help you overcome stage fright.

• True

• False

__________ is a persistent, irrational fear.

• spiders

• phobia

• public speaking