CH.13
Which of the following is NOT a way to deal with public speaking anxiety?
Understand that public speaking anxiety is an abnormal response.
During her speech, Riley notices that her voice has become monotone and that she is stuttering more than she usually does. She has to swallow and clear her throat repeatedly, and she can't seem to stop fidgeting with her notecards. Riley is experiencing _____________ effects of her public speaking anxiety.
behavioral
As an extemporaneous speaker, your goal is to communicate in what manner?
conversational
Troy is terrified of giving speeches. Although he prepares extensively for a major presentation at work, once it begins, he keeps forgetting what he wants to say next. When it comes time for him to speak, he is so nervous that he sweats through his shirt. Once, he even called in sick instead of showing up for his presentation. Troy seems to be experiencing ______________ public speaking anxiety.
debilitating
Cai has always had public speaking anxiety, but her new job will require her to be in front of large audiences on a regular basis. To deal with her public speaking anxiety, Cai begins offering her opinion at staff meetings and speaking at small group gatherings at her church. What method is Cai using to overcome her public speaking anxiety?
desensitizing herself
Dax has been working on his speech for several weeks. After carefully crafting his purpose and thesis, Dax did extensive research and organized his main points and subpoints. He has a strong introduction and conclusion and is very proud of his working outline. A few days before his speech, Dax prepares informal speaking notes and begins to practice. Although he has put much work into his speech, he doesn't want to appear stiff or formal. He wants to give which type of speech so that he can appear natural and relaxed?
extemporaneous
Which type of speech is one that is carefully prepared to sound as though it is being delivered spontaneously?
extemporaneous
Studies find that speaking at a __________ makes a speech more persuasive and more credible.
faster rate
Kieran is very nervous about a big presentation at work. During his speech, Kieran notices his heart is racing, and he can't seem to catch his breath. He begins to sweat profusely as well. Because of his public speaking anxiety, Kieran's body is experiencing what kind of response?
fight-or-flight
Which of the following refers to the relative smoothness of vocal delivery?
fluency
Blake is giving a persuasive speech against product testing on animals. Although his facts and figures are compelling, he knows images of the abused animals will be more effective. Therefore, Blake prepares a slideshow presentation with many ___________ slides featuring pictures of animals used in product testing.
graphics
During a speech, stress ___________ can reduce blood flow to the extremities, elevate blood sugar, and activate the immune system.
hormones
Research shows that if you incorporate materials into your presentations that involve your listeners' sense of sight, hearing, touch, or smell, their _________ will be improved.
listening
Amanda is giving a speech on how the vocal cords work. Because her audience can't actually see their own vocal cords, she thinks a ____________, or representation of the vocal cords, would effectively assist the audience in understanding her topic.
model
Although public speaking does not threaten a person's physical, academic, or financial well-being, many people feel that public speaking threatens their emotional well-being, so they therefore identify giving a speech as a(n)
stressor
__________ slides often take the form of bulleted lists of words or phrases that are relevant to the presenter's topic.
text
Julia practices her persuasive speech extensively, including every nuance of her delivery. During her speech, she seems stiff, and later on, her friend tells her that her gestures especially seemed contrived and insincere. Julia did not consider what factor when practicing her delivery?
the appearance of spontaneity
Children often __________ sounds when articulating, for example saying "pa-sghetti" rather than "spaghetti."
transpose
Your vocal ___________ is the loudness or softness of your voice.
volume
Dante is giving his informative speech on how to make penne alla vodka. He wants to share with the audience the history of the dish and his favorite restaurant's recipe. What type of presentation aid would be most useful for Dante's speech?
one they can taste
Jackie is giving a speech on line dancing. She knows that videos or pictures won't really bring the topic alive, so she decides that teaching her audience to line dance is the best presentation aid. Jackie is using what type of aid?
people
Which of the following comprises anything that stimulates listeners' senses?
presentation aids
Which type of delivery style would work best if you are nervous about speaking?
scripted
Which of the following behaviors is generally NOT affected by public speaking anxiety?
stance
