NEW
Font size
WorksheetsDealing with Nerves and Delivery Techniques
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the main and most important thing the audience want/wishes for you as a speaker?
To mess up
To talk loudly
To have a panic attack before their eyes
To succeed
What is a common fallacy (myth) about the audience’s perception of the the speaker?
That the audience knows you are afraid.
That the audience is always tired.
That the audience is just as nervous as you.
That the audience is waiting to leaven.
What is the famous position to leave your hands in while speaking called?
Steeple
Clasp
Hook
Staple
True/False: You can perform a successful speech by visualizing yourself failing miserably first.
true
false
True/false: Professional athletes visualize themselves succeeding in a game before the actual game in order to perform better.
true
false
What you say to yourself in your head- it can self-destructive or help you succeed.
This "conversation" with yourself is called your ________ _______
optimal speech
waking dream
internal dialogue
motivational script
The three exercises you can practice to bust your stress before a speech are _____________, stretching, and moving around.
laughing
crying
hyperventilating
breathing
What is the REAL secret to dealing with nerves?
tapping your feet
don't look nervous
rainbow breathing during your speech
holding something in your hand during your speech
Two of the many techniques you can use to prevent and handle stage fright are: _____________________ and conquer, and plan your _______________________ and __________________________ perfectly.
divide, introduction, conclusion
relax, notes, index cards
breathe, outline, script
master, jokes, humor
*****read all options carefully ***
Identify techniques you can use when practicing your speech?
rehearse out loud
simulate real conditions
time your speech
all of these
Body language is the message you send through facial expression, _________________, and gesture.
volume
the tone of your voice
posture
What is the single most important expression because it creates instant rapport with your audience?
smile
serious
surprise
frown
If you have bad posture while giving a speech the audience will think you are either tired, sick, or _____________________.
worried
lazy
injured
All of the following are tips for giving the right message with gestures EXCEPT for.....
Create opportunities to use gestures
Make bold gestures
Hands in steeple position
Use many gestures as frequently as possible
True/false: Establishing eye contact at the end of a thought is important because it forces people to nod at you for approval, subconsciously making them begin to agree with you.
True
False
If you are afraid of making direct eye contact, where should you look on a person?
Just over their head
To the side of them
Their chin
Their nose
How should you handle a tough audience?
Use humor
Use personal thoughts
Go with the flow
All of these
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.
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.
