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| Which of the following statements are accurate regarding gestures in public speaking? |
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| Gestures can help clarify structure in a speech. |
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| ____, viewing speaking as an opportunity to engage in a conversation about something you care about, is an effective way to view public speaking. |
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| Communication orientation |
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| When using speaking notes, which of these should you do? |
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| Use the fewest words possible to guide you |
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| The surge of anxiety you experience as you first begin your is a part of the ____ |
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| In what phase of public speaking do you tend to experience a surge in anxiety? |
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| Visualization involves picturing ____ |
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| yourself giving a great speech |
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| . Systematic desensitization is designed to ____ |
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| help students overcome physical symptoms of anxiety |
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| Common articulation problems include ____ |
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| slurring sounds and adding a sound where there is none |
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| When a person accents the wrong syllable in a word, the problem is called ____ |
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| an error in pronunciation |
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| If you have been told that you speak too rapidly, |
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| you will have to learn to adjust your ear to a more appropriate rate |
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| ____ speech is one that is carefully planned in advance but the exact wording is not |
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| Speakers who slouch are considered to have poor ____ |
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| Speaking with no changes in pitch or rate is described as speaking ____ |
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| Spontaneity in speaking means ____ |
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| presenting ideas in a natural unrehearsed manner |
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| Having eye contact means ____ |
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| looking at individuals or small groups throughout the speech |
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| When you practice a speech, ____ |
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| you should rehearse out loud to clarify thought |
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| Generally, the best notes for your speech will consist of ____ |
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| key words or phrases written in large letters that help trigger your thought |
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| A good guideline for the use of presentational aids in a speech is |
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| use presentational aids only if they contribute greatly to the audience's understanding |
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| In using a presentational aid, the speaker should focus attention on ____ |
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| Critical analysis of speeches provides an analysis of where the speech was strong |
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| provides insight into methods for future speeches |
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| The confrontation phase is the anxiety you feel when you begin the speech. |
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| Spontaneity allows a speaker to present a speech that sounds natural and not memorized. |
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| Visualizing a successful speaking experience is not considered useful. |
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| Scripted speeches are usually reserved for occasions in which the consequences or impact is extremely important. |
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| You should use presentational aids when you would like to cover material that you think is important but you're not sure you'll have time to cover it during your speech. |
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| Discuss the three phases of public speaking apprehension. Which of the three have you experienced? Which is the most difficult for you to cope with? |
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| Your book discusses three methods of speech delivery. Name and briefly describe each. Then give an example of when each method would be most appropriate. |
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