Public Speaking

Glossophobia is thought to affect what percentage of the general population?

• 10%

• 45%

• 60%

• 75%

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

What is a reason people fear public speaking?

• Sounding foolish or not making sense.

• Mind going blank.

• Trembling and shaking.

• Doing or saying something embarassing.

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.8

True or false: Public speaking is a skill you can improve and work on.

• True.

• False.

True or false: Public speaking skills are only useful if you want to become a public figure.

• True.

• False.

Tags

CCSS.W.2.1

Which of the following is not a way to improve public speaking skills?

• Increasing your class participation.

• Joining extracurricular groups.

• Observing other speakers' techniques.

• Talking with your bestfriend.

Which of the following extracurricular activities can help improve public speaking skills?

• Speech or debate team.

• Mock trials.

• Theatre club.

• Student Council.

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.SL.2.4

True or false: It is important to get feedback from other people, so that you know what areas you need to work on and improve.

• True.

• False.

TRUE OR FALSE: The purpose of public speaking is to inform, entertain, educate, motivate, or persuade an audience.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.6

In public speaking, which element pertains to content?

• Audience

• Effect

• Medium

• Message

Tags

CCSS.SL.2.2

TRUE OR FALSE: The audience is the least important of the elements of public speaking.

• True

• False