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A) pontification. B) prophesy. C) declamation. D) elocution. Answer: D Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.2 Learning Objective: 1.2 Discuss in brief the history of public speaking. Topic: The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.7. Which of the following statements BEST characterizes public speaking in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries? A) Students of public speaking practice the arts of declamation and elocution. B) Great orators continue to refine guidelines for public speakers. C) Audio, video, computer, and mobile technologies let speakers reach worldwide audiences and expand the parameters of public speaking. D) Age-old public speaking traditions are no longer relevant as we develop new and improved methods for addressing some of the most difficult challenges in history. Answer: C Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.2 Learning Objective: 1.2 Discuss in brief the history of public speaking. Topic: The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.8. Translating ideas and images in the speaker’s mind into verbal or nonverbal symbols that an audience can recognize is termed _________. A) listening B) feedback C) encoding D) decoding Answer: C Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication.

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1-1.9. If a speaker has trouble finding words to convey ideas or sends contradictory nonverbal symbols, listeners may not be able to _________ the speaker’s verbal and nonverbal symbols back into a message. A) encode B) codify C) decode D) externalize Answer: C Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts

1-1.10. While listening to a speech about the rules of cricket, Terry has trouble understanding the speaker’s terminology. In this circumstance, Terry is experiencing problems with ________. A) feedback B) decoding C) encoding D) the channel Answer: B Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1-1.11. Antonio’s PowerPoint presentation transmits a message to his audience via the _________ channel. A) auditory

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B) visual C) internal D) tactile Answer: B Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1-1.12. A message is usually transmitted via two channels: A) listening and eye contact. B) visual and auditory. C) visual and nonverbal. D) voice and inflection. Answer: B Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.13. Vijay just transferred to a university in Southern California. In his public speaking class, he gave an introductory speech in which he made jokes about his previous university. But the audience, who had never been to Vijay’s previous university, didn’t laugh at his humor. Which of the following statements BEST applies to this situation? A) Vijay didn’t adapt his speech to be receiver- or audience-centered. B) Vijay should have known that humor works only when professionals use it. C) Vijay didn’t do anything wrong; the audience should have laughed. D) Vijay should have known that most audiences don’t appreciate humor in a speech. Answer: A Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication.

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Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1-1.14. What is the term for something that interferes with the communication of a message? A) channel confusion B) decoding C) noise D) encoding Answer: C Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-1.15. Which of the following is affected by a speaker’s posture and gestures? A) Visual communication channel B) Auditory communication channel C) Internal noise D) Context Answer: A Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.16. Incessant coughing or a noisy air conditioner are examples of ________. A) feedback B) misinterpretation C) external noise D) internal noise Answer: C Chapter number: 01

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Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.17. Inflection, rate, and voice quality are all traits of A) psychological noise. B) visual cues. C) symbols. D) vocal cues. Answer: D Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.18. Ada signed up to be last in the speaking order because she stayed up all night studying for an exam. Ada feels so tired that she doesn’t even realize it’s time for her to speak until the teacher calls her name twice. What is Ada experiencing? A) internal noise B) an encoding-decoding breakdown C) external noise D) poor channel selection Answer: A Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1-1.19. Colin had researched, outlined, and practiced his speech carefully, but on the day he was to give the speech, he found out a family member was in the hospital. He found it impossible to keep his mind on his speech or his audience and continually lost his place. What public speaking

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term BEST describes this situation? A) psychological noise B) speaker anxiety C) auditory channel deficiency D) physiological noise Answer: A Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 1-1.20. One way that public speaking differs from casual conversation is that the public speaker A) uses a greater variety of slang words. B) captures the attention of their listener. C) uses visual aids. D) has a more clearly defined role. Answer: D Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.21. Without an audience to hear and provide _________, public speaking serves little purpose. A) noise B) encoding C) feedback D) content Answer: C Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication.

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Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-1.22. The environment or situation in which a speech occurs is ________. A) a channel B) feedback C) the context D) the message Answer: C Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.23. A speaking venue that is hot, crowded, or poorly lit can make it difficult for a speaker to deliver a speech and an audience to receive a speech. This demonstrates the impact of _________ on both speaker and audience. A) context B) channels C) encoding D) decoding Answer: A Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.24. The speaker’s and audience’s cultural traditions and expectations, their identification with groups and society, and their level of perceived power, influence, and social standing are all elements of A) cultural context. B) physical context. C) external noise.

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D) internal noise. Answer: A Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-1.25. One of the ways that public speaking and conversation are different is that public speaking is ________. A) unplanned B) more formal C) less complicated D) more casual Answer: B Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts

1-2 True/False 1-2.1. The ability to speak with competence and confidence will provide empowerment. Answer: True Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.1 Learning Objective: 1.1 Explain why it is important to study public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-2.2. Public speaking skills can make you more confident, but they have no impact on your long-term employment success.

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Answer: False Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.1 Learning Objective: 1.1 Explain why it is important to study public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-2.3. During the golden age of public speaking, the Greek philosopher Aristotle formulated, and Roman orators refined, guidelines for speakers that we still follow today. Answer: True Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.2 Learning Objective: 1.2 Discuss in brief the history of public speaking. Topic: The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts

1-2.4. In the twenty-first century, students of public speaking practice only the art of declamation—the delivery of an already famous address. Answer: False Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.2 Learning Objective: 1.2 Discuss in brief the history of public speaking. Topic: The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-2.5. It is an audience member’s responsibility to properly encode a speaker’s remarks. Answer: False Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.2 Learning Objective: 1.2 Discuss in brief the history of public speaking. Topic: The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts

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1-2.6. A receiver’s decoding of a message is dependent on their own particular blend of past experiences, attitudes, beliefs, and values. Answer: True Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-2.7. In a two-person communication transaction, both individuals are sending and receiving at the same time. Answer: True Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-2.8. Public speaking is less structured and more interactive than conversation. Answer: False Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts

1-2.9. Public speaking is more planned and formal than conversation. Answer: True Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3

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Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-2.10. Slang expressions are perfectly appropriate for most types of public speaking. Answer: False Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-3 Fill-in-the-blank 1-3.1. The ability to speak with competence and confidence will provide ________, which will give you an edge over less-skilled communicators. Answer: empowerment Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.1 Learning Objective: 1.1 Explain why it is important to study public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-3.2. In a nationwide survey, prospective employers of college graduates said they seek candidates with _________ and _________ ability. Answer: public speaking; presentation Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.1 Learning Objective: 1.1 Explain why it is important to study public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-3.3. _________ skills, including public speaking, are considered the top factor in helping

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college graduates obtain employment. Answer: Communication Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.1 Learning Objective: 1.1 Explain why it is important to study public speaking. Topic: Why Study Public Speaking? Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-3.4 The Greek philosopher _________ formulated guidelines for speakers that we still follow today. Answer: Aristotle Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.2 Learning Objective: 1.2 Discuss in brief the history of public speaking. Topic: The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-3.5. The expression of emotion through posture, movement, gestures, facial expression, and voice is known as _________. Answer: elocution Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.2 Learning Objective: 1.2 Discuss in brief the history of public speaking. Topic: The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-3.6. _________ is the practice of public speaking by delivering an already famous address. Answer: Declamation Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.2 Learning Objective: 1.2 Discuss in brief the history of public speaking. Topic: The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts

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1-3.7. Even the earliest communication theorists recognized that communication is a _________. Answer: process Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-3.8. The _________ in public speaking is the speech itself—both what is said and how it is said. Answer: message Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-3.9. The two types of channels used to transmit a message from sender to receiver are _________ and _________. Answer: visual; auditory Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 1-3.10. Aids such as PowerPoint slides are transmitted along the ________ channel. Answer: visual Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication.

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Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 1-4 Essay 1-4.1. Discuss the heritage of public speaking beginning with the Greeks to the present. Give specific examples of the differences in presentation style for each era. Answer: Answers should include: First to fourth centuries: The golden age of public speaking; the Greek philosopher Aristotle formulated, and Roman orators refined, guidelines for speakers that we still follow today. Nineteenth century: Students practiced declamation and elocution. Twentieth and twenty-first centuries: Audio, video, computer, and mobile technologies let speakers reach worldwide audiences and expand the parameters of public speaking as they draw on age-old public-speaking traditions. Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.2 Learning Objective: 1.2 Discuss in brief the history of public speaking Topic: The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking Difficulty: difficult Skill: Analyze It 1-4.2. Explain how encoding and decoding operate in the public speaking context. Answer: Answers should include: Encode: A speaker, or source, translates the images in their mind into a code made up of verbal (speech) or nonverbal (gestures) symbols that an audience can recognize. Decode: Listeners receive a code through visual and auditory channels and translate the speaker’s verbal and nonverbal symbols back into a message. Listeners may not be able to decode the message if speakers have trouble finding words to convey ideas or if they are sending contradictory nonverbal symbols. Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: difficult Skill: Analyze It 1-4.3. List and discuss the components of the visual and auditory channels of communication.

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Answer: Answers should include: Visual: Audience members see the speaker and decode the nonverbal symbols—eye contact (or lack of it), facial expressions, posture, gestures, and dress. If the speaker uses any visual aids, such as PowerPoint slides or models, these too are transmitted along the visual channel. Auditory: The auditory channel opens as the speaker speaks. Audience members hear words and such vocal cues as inflection, rate, and voice quality. Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: difficult Skill: Analyze It 1-4.4. Internal and external noise can interfere with the transmission of a message. Briefly define these two terms and offer an example of each. Answer: Examples will vary, but answers should include the following definitions: External noise: External sources that interfere with the communication of a message, such as incessant coughing. Internal noise: Internal message disruption in the form of physiological noise, such as a bad cold, and psychological noise, such as worrying about an upcoming exam. Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication. Topic: The Communication Process Difficulty: difficult Skill: Analyze It 1-4.5. Discuss the impact of context on both the speaker and the audience. Provide specific examples of how context can affect the public speaking experience. Answer: Examples will vary, but context includes both the speaker’s and the audience’s physical environment and their cultural traditions and expectations. If the room is hot, crowded, or poorly lit, these physical conditions affect both speaker and audience. Cultural context affects who we communicate with, as well as what may be perceived as appropriate or inappropriate communication based on cultural expectations and norms. Chapter number: 01 Module number: 1.3 Learning Objective: 1.3 Sketch and explain a model that illustrates the components and the process of communication.

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Test Bank Chapter 2 2-1 Multiple Choice 2-1.1. According to the text, _________ percent of people report feeling anxious about public speaking. A) less than 10 B) more than 80 C) 50 D) 99 Answer: B Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-1.2. _________college students feel(s) “highly apprehensive” about speaking in front of others. A) Three in seven B) One in three C) Five in seven D) One in five Answer: D Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-1.3. When facing public speaking anxiety, the goal for the speaker should be to A) eliminate it. B) avoid delivering the presentation. C) allow their nervousness to work for them. D) share it with the audience to engage their sympathy.

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Answer: C Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-1.4. Which of the following is a common reason that people experience speaking anxiety? A) fear of humiliation B) fear of people in general C) phobia of large spaces D) unwillingness to share information Answer: A Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts

2-1.5. Which of the following traits is linked to increased speaking apprehension? A) being creative B) being impatient C) being a perfectionist D) being an extravert Answer: C Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-1.6. The closer the time came for Omar to present his speech, the more anxiety he felt. Heart pounding, he felt flushed, and his stomach tied itself in knots. He began to worry that his internal feelings would manifest themselves externally, affecting the audience’s reception of his speech. Which of the following statements BEST reflects how the audience will react to Omar when he

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speaks? A) The audience will know exactly what Omar is feeling during every moment of his speech. B) The audience will judge Omar for being anxious. C) The audience will ignore Omar’s speech because his nerves make him less credible. D) The audience will view Omar as less nervous than he feels. Answer: D Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 2-1.7. According to the text, anxiety may help people speak better if they view the event _________instead of _________. A) positively; negatively B) neutrally; positively C) neutrally; negatively D) negatively; positively Answer: A Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-1.8. According to the text, when you feel the physical symptoms of anxiety you should A) label them honestly as “nervousness,” “fear,” or “anxiety” and accept them. B) relabel them as “excitement” or “enthusiasm.” C) take prescription anxiety medication. D) ignore them until after your speech. Answer: B Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness

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Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-1.9. According to the text, how does learning about your audience reduce speaking anxiety? A) It enables you to see them as real, unthreatening people. B) It makes you feel superior to them and therefore more confident. C) It distracts you from the physical symptoms of anxiety. D) It allows you to anticipate their reactions to your speech. Answer: D Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-1.10. Jill has been instructed to give a speech to the board of directors at the upcoming company shareholder meeting. She knows this is an important speech, but even with the deadline fast approaching, Jill is procrastinating and has yet to prepare what she’s going to say. This is most likely because she A) doesn’t know enough about her executive audience to make light-hearted jokes about them. B) is having difficulty choosing the visual aid she wants to accompany her speech. C) is letting fear freeze her into inaction. D) doesn’t take the speech seriously. Answer: C Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 2-1.11. In order to reduce speaking apprehension, you should choose a topic that A) you are unfamiliar with so you can focus on the facts. B) you are familiar with or have a lot of interest in. C) is already well-known by the audience. D) is exciting or unusual to keep the audience’s interest. Answer: B Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence.

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Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-1.12. Isabella knew her speech backward and forward. She rehearsed it over and over, timing it to make sure she didn’t run over the time limit. When she actually delivered the speech, she found herself much less nervous and much more confident than she expected to be. Which guideline for building confidence provided in your text applies here? A) act calm to feel calm B) be prepared C) re-create the speech environment when you rehearse D) know your audience Answer: B Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 2-1.13. Jason has thoroughly researched his speech on the art of tattooing. It has many different types of supporting material and is well-organized. Right before presenting, Jason printed out his complete outline, and read directly from it when speaking. Which of the following statements most likely pertains to this situation? A) Jason forgot to visualize success, which would have helped reduce his nervousness. B) Jason forgot to organize his speech in a way that made sense to his audience. C) Jason wasn’t prepared; he didn’t rehearse his speech several times before he delivered it. D) Jason didn’t have enough supporting material. Answer: C Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 2-1.14. The suggestions for being organized to manage nervousness and anxiety include A) knowing how long to hold for applause. B) having a defined introduction and conclusion and improvising the middle. C) thinking up a variety of alternate topics in case the audience becomes bored. D) having a clear beginning, middle, and end.

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Answer: D Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-1.15. Going the day before to see the location where you are going to give your speech and rehearsing there is an example of A) being organized. B) channeling nervous energy. C) making practice real. D) not procrastinating. Answer: C Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-1.16. Rehearsing with Facebook’s Meta technology is an example of A) using virtual reality when you rehearse. B) channeling nervous energy. C) knowing your audience. D) being organized. Answer: A Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: easy Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-1.17. According to the text, how should nervous speakers breathe to reduce speaking anxiety? A) They should breathe slowly and deeply. B) They should take short, shallow breaths. C) They should breathe in through their mouth and out through their nose. D) They should breathe in through their nose and out through their mouth. Answer: A

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Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-1.18. Which of the following is an example of a way to channel nervous energy before a speech? A) Keep the mind active by imagining everything that could go wrong. B) Tell the audience how nervous you are. C) Run around frantically to burn off excess energy. D) Take a leisurely walk. Answer: D Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-1.19. Before delivering her speech, Jean closed her eyes and pictured herself walking confidently in front of the audience and delivering her well-prepared opening remarks. She imagined herself giving the entire speech as a controlled, confident speaker. In this example, Jean is A) knowing her audience. B) visualizing her success. C) focusing on her message, not her fear. D) giving herself a mental pep talk. Answer: B Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 2-1.20. Right before her speech, Tasha says in her mind, “I can do this! I am excited about sharing this material with my audience. I am a powerful, confident speaker.” Is this a helpful technique to reduce nervousness and build confidence? A) Yes, this is a nerve-calming technique the text refers to as giving yourself a mental pep talk. B) Yes, but only if she says it aloud; thinking it will only increase anxiety about the speech.

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C) No, if she’s so nervous, she should be honest with herself; she’s too nervous to do the speech. D) No, an accomplished, confident speaker shouldn’t need this kind of pep talk. Answer: A Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 2-1.21. As Mateo finished his speech, he caught sight of his friends Nick and Leanna in the audience, smiling and giving him a thumbs up. This is an example of A) audience confidence. B) biased opinions. C) neutral feedback. D) positive support. Answer: D Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 2-1.22. Which of the following is an example of positive support you can perform as a listener? A) whispering snide comments about the speaker instead of speaking them loudly B) checking your phone only twice during a speech C) giving the speaker your full attention D) counting the number of times the speaker says “um” to help them improve their speech Answer: C Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-1.23. After delivering her speech, Keisha recalled every moment she felt nervous and fearful during the speech. What should Keisha do instead after completing a speech? A) look for positive support B) focus on what she accomplished, not on her fear

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C) channel her nervous energy D) be better organized Answer: B Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 2-1.24. Felicia always gets really nervous before speaking in public, so she decided to face her fear and join the public speaking organization Toastmasters. In this example, Felicia has chosen to reduce her speaking anxiety by A) knowing her audience. B) focusing on her accomplishment rather than on her fear. C) giving herself a mental pep talk. D) seeking speaking opportunities. Answer: D Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Apply What You Know 2-1.25. Should a speaker view the completion of a speech as a reason to celebrate? A) Yes, speaking and having people listen is an accomplishment. B) Yes, it’s over, and they’ll never have to speak in public again. C) No, it raises the bar for future speech success, making it unreachable. D) No, it marks the speaker as overly confident. Answer: A Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-2 True/False 2-2.1. In one classic survey, respondents said that they were more afraid of public speaking than

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of death. Answer: True Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-2.2. Speech anxiety is never beneficial to a speaker. Answer: False Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-2.3. Anxiety can actually help you be a better speaker by providing a heightened readiness. Answer: True Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-2.4. Speakers who label their increased feelings of physiological arousal as “nervousness” are more likely to accept their nervousness and relax. Answer: False Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts

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2-2.5. Procrastinating speech preparation is usually an effective method to build confidence. Answer: False Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-2.6. You will be less nervous if you speak on a topic with which you are familiar. Answer: True Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-2.7. When practicing your speech, you should rehearse the speech mentally to yourself; practicing aloud will only make you more nervous. Answer: False Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-2.8. Visualizing yourself in the room in which the speech will take place and imagining what the audience will look like will only make you more nervous. Answer: False Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-2.9. If you are anxious about speaking, replacing any negative, anxious thoughts with positive

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messages will reduce your anxiety. Answer: True Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-2.10. The more nervous you get when speaking, the more you should seek speaking opportunities to build confidence. Answer: True Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.2 Learning Objective: LO2.2 Describe effective strategies for building public speaking confidence. Topic: How to Build Your Confidence Difficulty: moderate Skill: Understand the Concepts 2-3 Fill-in-the-blank 2-3.1. Research continues to confirm that most people are _________ about giving a speech. Answer: apprehensive Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: easy Skill: Remember the Facts 2-3.2. Personal insecurity, worries about appearance, and an overall fear of failure are all examples of reasons people feel _________ about public speaking. Answer: anxious Chapter number: 02 Module number: 2.1 Learning Objective: LO2.1 Explain the reasons for and processes involved in nervousness about public speaking. Topic: Understanding Your Nervousness Difficulty: easy