Chapter 2 Assessment

Which of the following options represent professional attire?Remember Karen Pine's (2014) words: We not only are what we wear, but we also become what we wear. "Clothing affects our mental processes and perceptions, which can change our minds and the way we think," she continues. If you want to be a confident public speaker, look confident!

Dark Blue or Black suit

When it comes to giving speeches procrastination is the _____________ of success.

Enemy

What Feedback ratio of strengths vs opportunities suggested?

3-1

What of the following is NOT one of the 4 Steps to establish a Deliberate Practice?

Create a SWOT Analysis

Olympians and athletes seldom use visualization to be more competitive and win.

FALSE

Thinking positively just makes good sense. It has not been researched or proven.

FALSE

WIIFM refers to practicing your speech using a deliberate practice.

FALSE

Match each action with the correct step

Face Your Fear: Use your anxiety as a source of power to share your message Prepare Your Mind: Visualize yourself nailing the speech! WOHOO! Prepare Your Body: Mouth Try tongue twisters Practice Your Speech: Try different inflections and emotions Prepare Your Heart: Get over yourself!

Which of the following statements are TRUE?

Growth mindset embrace errors, Fixed mindset run from an error

What of the following are NOT one of the four words you should always use to vary your voice to add extra emphasis? By doing so you can vary your voice which will make you sound more interesting and compelling to your audience rather than monotone.

Names

According to Carol Dweck's book Mindset, changing the way you think helps you fulfill your potential. Difficulty doesn't mean impossible it simple means ______________.

Not Yet

Which of the following is NOT a myth about public speaking.

Practice to Dogs

Which of the following are Fundamentals to Practice Your Speech.

Practice to mirror and audience, Alter your inflections and emotions, Stand

What can you do to create kids who are resilient?

Process Praise

Discussing your nerves or anxiety before a speech is an example of using your words against yourself during the speech process.

TRUE

Even people who are not inclined to procrastinate, tend to procrastinate writing and practicing for a speech because of the turmoil delivering a speech causes. Procrastination can be the result and driver of anxiety.

TRUE

Few people practice for a speech consciously using all the opportunities available to them.

TRUE

Prior to a speaker speaking, you should look into the audience members eyes. Do not glance down right before you begin speaking...maintain your rapport with your audience.

TRUE

When it comes to preparing your body, specifically your head. You should tilt your head so that your chin is lifted in a way that you words will flow over your audience rather than crash into the floor.

TRUE

What is the formula for success?

Talent + Effort = Skill; Skill + Effort = Achievement