Delivering a Speech

What percentage of college students experience high trait communication apprehension (CA), meaning they are generally anxious about communication?

According to the section on managing public speaking anxiety, which strategy involves changing the way one thinks about public speaking, such as realizing that many associated fears are irrational?

What does Communication-orientation modification therapy (COM therapy) encourage people to reframe public speaking as?

Which of the four common delivery methods is typically the most anxiety-inducing because the speaker has little to no time to prepare?

What type of speech delivery involves memorizing the overall structure and main points and speaking from keyword/key-phrase notes?

Which term refers to the flow of speaking, where interruptions such as unintended pauses or verbal fillers can be problematic?

What are movements such as tapping a foot, wringing hands, or twirling hair, which are caused by anxiety and can detract from a speaker's message, known as?

For a final speech in a class, what is the minimum percentage of time that a speaker is suggested to maintain eye contact with the audience?

What is the primary goal of the second phase of the speech practice process?

Which element of vocal delivery, referring to how loud or soft the voice is, can lead to judgments of a speaker as being meek or overbearing if at an extreme?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common cause of fluency hiccups?

What is the term for the position we assume with our bodies, which should communicate professionalism and credibility in a formal speaking situation?

What type of gestures function to illustrate or refer to objects, such as indicating size, shape, or speed?

What is the recommended strategy for a speaker who is not good at processing numbers in the audience?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Top Ten Ways to Reduce Speaking Anxiety' listed in the chapter?

What is a potential weakness of manuscript delivery?

What is one of the strengths of extemporaneous delivery?

What is the main reason a speaker's recorded voice sounds different to the speaker than their live voice?

What is the 'don't' recommended in the 'Dos and Don'ts for Effective Speech Practice Sessions' regarding practicing in one's head?

According to Section 10.3, what is the term for speaking words correctly, including the proper sounds of the letters and the proper emphasis?

Common verbal fillers mentioned in the chapter include all of the following EXCEPT:

In a formal speaking situation, what kind of posture is said to communicate professionalism and credibility?

What is the term for speakers who wander aimlessly around during their speech, which is often a result of nervous energy?

What is one of the general dress guidelines for men to maintain a 'business casual' appearance?

What is a key tip for using visual aids effectively during a speech?

What is the physiological reason that deep breathing helps counteract physical signs of anxiety?

Which vocal warm-up exercise is designed to stretch the cheek muscles?

What is a key strength of using impromptu delivery?

What is a major downfall of using rote memorization for a speech?

What does the term 'vocal variety' refer to?

Why should a speaker avoid saying 'dinnt' instead of 'didn’t' or 'gonna' instead of 'going to'?

What is the primary function of emphatic gestures in a speech?

Which of the following items is generally to be avoided for a 'business casual' appearance?

What is the third phase of the speech practice process focused on?

What type of communication apprehension (CA) refers to a general tendency to experience anxiety related to communication as part of a person's personality?

What is a key tip to remember when trying to make eye contact with an audience?

The fight or flight instinct, which causes physiological responses like increased heart rate during public speaking, is a result of the body releasing what hormones?

Which delivery method is recommended for short, personal speeches like a brief toast?

To make a manuscript delivery seem more natural, what is NOT a suggestion from the text?

What is the primary risk of relying on a memorized delivery?

What is the term for the speaking rate issue when a speaker is uninterested, uninformed, or unprepared?

Which of the following is a strategy to improve articulation?

What is the triangle method of body movement designed to prevent?

In the context of physical delivery, why is personal appearance considered important?

What is the recommended first step when faced with an unfamiliar word you need to say in a speech?

The feeling of 'mic fright' is defined as increased nervousness due to what?

What is a major reason that speaking too fast is a common issue for speakers?

What is the recommended first action to take in the third phase of speech practice?

What is a negative consequence of a speaker having a 'deadpan' or unexpressive face during a speech?

What is the reason a speaker should have a backup plan for their visual aids?