Public Speaking Midterm 1

What is the fear of public speaking?

• Glossophobia

• Claustrophobia

• Arachnophobia

• Hydrophobia

What percentage of people fear public speaking?

• 50%

• 25%

• 90%

• 75%

What are two types of anxieties with public speaking?

• Process Anxiety and Preparation Anxiety

• Speaking Anxiety and Standing Anxiety

Why is public speaking important?

What is a main goal of giving a speech?

• Connecting with audience

• Getting an A

• Speeches aren't important

• Being Perfect

Audience analysis is the process of gathering and interpreting information about receivers, so you can adapt your message to meet and reflect their needs.

• True

• False

What is a barrier in the communication process?

• Noise

• There are no barriers

How do you show speaker credibility?

Audience members pay closest attention to messages they perceive meaningful.

• True

• False

What audience is of those who are similar of age, values, and knowledge?

• Homogeneous

• Heterogeneous