Intro to Public Speaking

What is 'glossophobia'?

• A fear of shattered glass.

• A fear of not being listened to.

• A fear of public speaking.

• A fear of crowded spaces.

What is it important to start with when working on your public speaking skills?

• Writing a speech and performing it right away.

• Assessing your strengths and weaknesses, so that you know what areas you need to work on.

• Nothing, you're either good or bad at public speaking.

• Watching lots of speeches made by public figures.

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.

Which of the following is not necessary to be a good public speaker?

• Maintaining eye contact with the audience.

• Body language that does not distract from what is being said.

• Effective and clear tone of voice.

• Pacing that is easy to follow.

• Natural-born confidence.

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

• True.

• False.

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.

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.

Many people fear public speaking more than death.

• True

• False

The best way to help nervousness when giving a speech is to

• get over it

• practice and prepare

• forget about the audience