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SPCH 61 Building Confidence

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is public speaking apprehension?

a)

It is a type of communication interaction.

b)

It is the level of fear experienced when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience.

c)

It is the level of excitement when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience.

d)

It is a type of communication barrier.

2.

What is glossophobia?

a)

fear of public speaking

b)

fear of being scrutinized by audience/listeners

c)

fear of getting judged when addressing crowds

d)

none of the above

e)

all of the above

3.

Symptoms of speech apprehension manifest in all of the following EXCEPT for one.

a)

physical

b)

emotional

c)

cognitive

d)

behavioral

e)

none of the above

4.

All of the following correspond to the three phases of speech apprehension reaction EXCEPT for one.

a)

anticipation

b)

confrontation

c)

adaptation

d)

none of the above

e)

all of the above

5.

Which of the following is not a cause of speech apprehension?

a)

temperament

b)

previous experience

c)

voice projection

d)

skill level

6.

In the technique of believability in public speaking, which of the following aspects is the most important for the audience according to the video?

a)

visual

b)

vocal

c)

verbal

d)

none of the above

e)

all of the above

7.

Which of the following practices is not frowned upon when employing gestures during your public speaking task?

a)

Sisters of Mercy

b)

Hands on Sides

c)

Parade Rest

d)

None of the above

e)

All of the above

8.

How long can one be expected to become a better public speaker after all the practice, repetition, and commitment?

a)

19 days

b)

20 days

c)

21 days

d)

22 days

e)

30 days

9.

How often does one tape himself to overcome self-consciousness?

a)

2-3 times

b)

3-4 times

c)

5-6 times

d)

8-9 times

10.

Which of the following must not be practiced by public speakers when delivering a message?

a)

Directly look at listener

b)

Employ extended eye communication

c)

Use eye dart technique

11.

How long may a speaker hold his gaze with the audience?

a)

3-5 seconds

b)

6-8 seconds

c)

9-11 seconds

12.

When intimidated, what part of the face or head of the listener(s) should a speaker look at?

a)

nose

b)

eyes

c)

forehead

d)

hair

13.

When moving during your speech delivery, how many steps should you at least make?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

1 1/2

14.

How long is the attention span of an adult according to the video?

a)

5 seconds

b)

6 seconds

c)

7 seconds

d)

8 seconds

15.

Advisably, what should a public speaker learn to do?

a)

talk for the last row to hear

b)

talk beyond the last row

c)

talk to the last person

16.

Below are exercises to improve voice quality EXCEPT for one.

a)

abdominal breathing

b)

roller coaster exercise

c)

stretching

d)

none of the above

e)

all of the above

17.

When delivering speeches, what is the best substitute for non-words or verbal fillers?

a)

1-2 second pause

b)

2-3 second pause

c)

4-5 second pause

18.

Which of the following sets contain the four cornerstones in organization of a speech?

a)

Viewpoint, Action, Audience, Benefits

b)

Interests, Action, Audience, Delimitation

c)

Content, Action, Audience, Practicality

d)

Necessity, Beneficiality, Practicability, Rebuttals

19.

What is the ideal organizational flow or content of a speech?

a)

2 main points/ 3 sub points

b)

3 main points/ 4 sub points

c)

3 main points/ 3 sub points

d)

4 main points/ 2 sub points

20.

Smiling is discouraged in public speaking.

a)

Agree

b)

Neutral

c)

Disagree

21.

Questions-and-answers sessions are good for audience participation.

a)

Agree

b)

Neutral

c)

Disagree

22.

One of the major factors of speech making is for the speaker to be natural. Does it mean to be yourself?

a)

Yes

b)

Maybe

c)

No

23.

Telling a joke and having sense of humor is the same in public speaking.

a)

Yes

b)

Maybe

c)

No

24.

In public speaking, wearing excessive make-up, jewelry and overdressing is essential.

a)

Agree

b)

Neutral

c)

Disagree

25.

In public speaking, the use of jargons is necessary.

a)

Agree

b)

Neutral

c)

Disagree