Public Speaking Test 1

I matter to God!

22 cards   |   Total Attempts: 190
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
4 main reasons for speaker's nervousness?
Fear of being stared at, fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of unknown
Why are fear and nervousness beneficial to the speaker?
Fear energizes you
Why is delivering speech from memory a bad method?
Mind can suddenly go blank, sound robotic
Is shyness a liability
No
How can a speaker reduce excessive tension before a speech?
Take deep breaths, quiet exercises, mingle with crowd, positive imagery
Does an audience detect nervousness?
No
Why should you never draw attention to nervousness?
Anxiety rises
Why should speakers not be upset when they see solemn faces?
People wear same blank mask when listening
Why should a speaker act as if they are confident?
Will seem like they know what they are talking about
What are the most important skills in a job interview?
Oral communication, Listening skills, Enthusiasm
What symbols do speakers use?
Verbal and non-verbal
What is hearing?
Noise, ears, sound waves, impaired
What is listening?
Comprehension, mind/heart, interpretation of sound waves, my responsibility
What percentage do students listen? After 48 hours?
50%; 25%
Two ways to listen effectively
Prepare physically, and intellectually