Public Speaking and Communication

Question 1

which of the following is not a method to reduce your public speaking anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Compare your speech with your fellow student

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce Publice speaking anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Look at your note card and read off of it.

Question 3

Which of the following types of speeches is planed in advance but presented in a direct, spontaneous manner?

Accepted Answer

Extemporaneous

Question 4

Which of the following provides the central idea of the speech?

Accepted Answer

Thesis statement.

Question 5

Your teacher unexpectedly asks you to get up and tell the class about your trip to Europe. What type of speech would you be giving?

Accepted Answer

Impromptu

Question 6

Which of the following is true about the self?

Accepted Answer

Self is a social product arising out of experinces with people and our perceptions about others behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a spatial pattern?

Accepted Answer

A report on events that affected specific geographical areas

Question 8

Which of the following speech subjects would be best organized in a topic pattern?

Accepted Answer

A plan with different consequences for each of several well-known groups

Question 9

Which of the statements below best encapsulates self fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

Expecting a positive outcome causes you to engage in actions, behavior, or thoughts that influence a positive outcome

Question 10

Which statement best captures the connection between self concept and communication

Accepted Answer

Self concept shares communication and is affected by one’s response to communication

Question 11

Which of the following is considered an appearance factor?

Accepted Answer

Clothing

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