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WorksheetsSPCH 61 Building Confidence
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is public speaking apprehension?
It is a type of communication interaction.
It is the level of fear experienced when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience.
It is the level of excitement when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience.
It is a type of communication barrier.
What is glossophobia?
fear of public speaking
fear of being scrutinized by audience/listeners
fear of getting judged when addressing crowds
none of the above
all of the above
Symptoms of speech apprehension manifest in all of the following EXCEPT for one.
physical
emotional
cognitive
behavioral
none of the above
All of the following correspond to the three phases of speech apprehension reaction EXCEPT for one.
anticipation
confrontation
adaptation
none of the above
all of the above
Which of the following is not a cause of speech apprehension?
temperament
previous experience
voice projection
skill level
In the technique of believability in public speaking, which of the following aspects is the most important for the audience according to the video?
visual
vocal
verbal
none of the above
all of the above
Which of the following practices is not frowned upon when employing gestures during your public speaking task?
Sisters of Mercy
Hands on Sides
Parade Rest
None of the above
All of the above
How long can one be expected to become a better public speaker after all the practice, repetition, and commitment?
19 days
20 days
21 days
22 days
30 days
How often does one tape himself to overcome self-consciousness?
2-3 times
3-4 times
5-6 times
8-9 times
Which of the following must not be practiced by public speakers when delivering a message?
Directly look at listener
Employ extended eye communication
Use eye dart technique
How long may a speaker hold his gaze with the audience?
3-5 seconds
6-8 seconds
9-11 seconds
When intimidated, what part of the face or head of the listener(s) should a speaker look at?
nose
eyes
forehead
hair
When moving during your speech delivery, how many steps should you at least make?
1
2
3
1 1/2
How long is the attention span of an adult according to the video?
5 seconds
6 seconds
7 seconds
8 seconds
Advisably, what should a public speaker learn to do?
talk for the last row to hear
talk beyond the last row
talk to the last person
Below are exercises to improve voice quality EXCEPT for one.
abdominal breathing
roller coaster exercise
stretching
none of the above
all of the above
When delivering speeches, what is the best substitute for non-words or verbal fillers?
1-2 second pause
2-3 second pause
4-5 second pause
Which of the following sets contain the four cornerstones in organization of a speech?
Viewpoint, Action, Audience, Benefits
Interests, Action, Audience, Delimitation
Content, Action, Audience, Practicality
Necessity, Beneficiality, Practicability, Rebuttals
What is the ideal organizational flow or content of a speech?
2 main points/ 3 sub points
3 main points/ 4 sub points
3 main points/ 3 sub points
4 main points/ 2 sub points
Smiling is discouraged in public speaking.
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Questions-and-answers sessions are good for audience participation.
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
One of the major factors of speech making is for the speaker to be natural. Does it mean to be yourself?
Yes
Maybe
No
Telling a joke and having sense of humor is the same in public speaking.
Yes
Maybe
No
In public speaking, wearing excessive make-up, jewelry and overdressing is essential.
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
In public speaking, the use of jargons is necessary.
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
