WorksheetsMidterm Spring 26
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the fear of public speaking?
Claustrophobia
Glossophobia
Hydrophobia
Arachnophobia
What percentage of people fear public speaking?
50%
90%
25%
75%
What are two types of anxieties with public speaking?
Process Anxiety and Preparation Anxiety
Speaking Anxiety and Standing Anxiety
Why is public speaking important?
Job Interviews
get a grade
What is a main goal of a speech?
Connecting with an audience
Speeches aren't important
Getting an A
Being perfect
Audience analysis is the process of gathering and interpreting information about receivers, so you can adapt your message to meet and reflect their needs.
True
False
What is a barrier to the communication process?
Noise
There are no barriers
How do you show speaker credibility?
knowledge and experience or sources
share main points
Audience members pay closest attention to the messages they perceive to be meaningful.
True
False
What audience is of those who are similar of age, values, and knowledge?
Homogeneous
Heterogeneous
What is NOT included in a demographic snapshot?
Age
Gender
Knowledge Level
How the audience perceives you
Studies have shown that 48 hours AFTER a presentation a listener only remembers what percentage?
25%
90%
75%
10%
What is the first stage of listening?
Interpreting
Responding
Hearing
Evaluating
How do you know a speech is effective?
Get a good grade
Connects with audience
A central idea is a one sentence summary of your speech.
True
False
An informative speech shares information with others to enhance their knowledge or understanding of the information, concepts, and ideas you present.
True
False
Why should you start a speech strong?
To grab attention right away
Doesn't matter to start strong
How should you NOT start your speeches?
Attention Getter
Credibility statement
Name/Topic
Transition statements are important in speeches.
True
False
What is one difference between a speech an essay?
No repetition in speeches
Speech wording should be complex
Speeches are heard once
Public speakng is the process of presenting a message to an audience, small or large.
True
False
I feel ready for my speech!
Very ready!
It's that soon?
I could use some help.
I haven't even started yet.
