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Which of the following is not a symptom of communication anxiety?

Which of the following is not a symptom of communication anxiety?

Which of the following is not a symptom of communication anxiety?
A) heart races
B) sweaty palms
C) cold feet
D) dry mouth

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What causes the physical symptoms of communication anxiety?

What causes the physical symptoms of communication anxiety?

What causes the physical symptoms of communication anxiety?
A) overactive imagination
B) reduced blood flow 
C) a lack of control
D) adrenaline rush

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What is the nervousness that comes before you make a presentation called?

What is the nervousness that comes before you make a presentation called?

What is the nervousness that comes before you make a presentation called?
A) preflight jitters
B) anxiety sensitivity
C) false anxiety
D) prespeech anxiety

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The importance of the situation will likely affect communication anxiety in what way?

The importance of the situation will likely affect communication anxiety in what way?

The importance of the situation will likely affect communication anxiety in what way?
A) The speaker's anxiety will increase.
B) The audience's acknowledgement of the importance creates less anxiety for everyone.
C) Importan

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What is a typical misconception about the audience?

What is a typical misconception about the audience?

What is a typical misconception about the audience?
A) The audience is more nervous than the speaker.
B) The audience will forgive any mistake.
C) The audience does not care.
D) The audience expects you to be perfect.

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What sort of person puts undue pressure on themselves?

What sort of person puts undue pressure on themselves?

What sort of person puts undue pressure on themselves?
A) procrastinator
B) slacker
C) perfectionist
D) visualizer

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What is the technique that helps control communication anxiety and involves deliberately replacing n

What is the technique that helps control communication anxiety and involves deliberately replacing n

What is the technique that helps control communication anxiety and involves deliberately replacing negative thoughts with positive constructive statements called?
A) rhetoritherapy
B) cognitive restructuring
C) visualization
D) s

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What should you do to help calm yourself before your speech?

What should you do to help calm yourself before your speech?

What should you do to help calm yourself before your speech?
A) cut back on preparation
B) picture the audience naked
C) take a deep breath
D) practice selective relaxation

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What is a student practicing when he or she imagines succeeding at speaking?

What is a student practicing when he or she imagines succeeding at speaking?

What is a student practicing when he or she imagines succeeding at speaking?
A) visualization
B) self-delusion
C) confidence
D) fantasy

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What sort of speech topic should you select?

What sort of speech topic should you select?

What sort of speech topic should you select?
A) a topic that received a good grade last semester
B) a topic you think will impress the teacher
C) a topic you know something about
D) a topic you can easily research

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When you walk to the podium you should

When you walk to the podium you should

When you walk to the podium you should
A) tell a joke.
B) take several deep breaths.
C) ask the audience to bear with you.
D) act confident.

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What should you remember about managing anxiety?

What should you remember about managing anxiety?

What should you remember about managing anxiety?
A) Too much preparation will make you too anxious.
B) Fear will eventually disappear.
C) A public speaking class will cure anxiety.
D) Controlling anxiety takes time.

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Which of the following is not a reason why public speaking can be frightening?

Which of the following is not a reason why public speaking can be frightening?

Which of the following is not a reason why public speaking can be frightening?
A) importance of the occasion
B) perfectionism
C) believing the audience wants you to succeed
D) unfamiliarity of the situation

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Cognitive restructuring involves (Multiple Choice Question)

Cognitive restructuring involves (Multiple Choice Question)

Cognitive restructuring involves
A) changing the messages you send yourself.
B) picturing yourself being successful.
C) having your mind tell your body to relax.
D) focusing on topics you know.

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Which of the following communication anxiety management techniques involves preparing a script?

Which of the following communication anxiety management techniques involves preparing a script?

Which of the following communication anxiety management techniques involves preparing a script?
A) visualizing
B) selective relaxation
C) cognitive restructuring
D) extemporizing

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Most speakers who sound foolish do so because

Most speakers who sound foolish do so because

Most speakers who sound foolish do so because
A) they have overrehearsed.
B) they are underprepared.
C) they are overprepared.

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If you are concerned about forgetting your speech, you should

If you are concerned about forgetting your speech, you should

If you are concerned about forgetting your speech, you should
A) make an impromptu presentation.
B) memorize your speech.
C) speak extemporaneously.
D) read from a manuscript.

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Which of the following is not true of classroom audiences?

Which of the following is not true of classroom audiences?

Which of the following is not true of classroom audiences?
A) They want you to succeed.
B) They are likely to make fun of you.
C) They have some communication apprehension themselves.
D) They can easily put themselves in your plac

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Presentation anxiety is best defined as

Presentation anxiety is best defined as

Presentation anxiety is best defined as
A) the discomfort you experience as you prepare your speech.
B) the discomfort you experience after your speech.
C) the discomfort you experience the day of your speech.
D) the discomfort y

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What type of speech design is based upon a story?

What type of speech design is based upon a story?

What type of speech design is based upon a story?
A) cause-effect
B) narrative
C) category
D) spatial

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What is the first step in preparing a speech?

What is the first step in preparing a speech?

What is the first step in preparing a speech?
A) preparing a thesis statement
B) finding material to make the speech clear and interesting
C) selecting your topic
D) designing your speech so it fits together well

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What characteristic does a speaker who demonstrates ethical, honest, and dependable behavior appear

What characteristic does a speaker who demonstrates ethical, honest, and dependable behavior appear

What characteristic does a speaker who demonstrates ethical, honest, and dependable behavior appear to have?
A) goodwill
B) dynamism
C) identification
D) integrity

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Which technique is used to develop a narrative?

Which technique is used to develop a narrative?

Which technique is used to develop a narrative?
A) testimony
B) facts
C) example
D) dialogue

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Which is the most important part of a speech?

Which is the most important part of a speech?

Which is the most important part of a speech?
A) conclusion
B) introduction
C) body
D) supporting materials

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How should you practice your speech?

How should you practice your speech?

How should you practice your speech?
A) use your key-word outline only
B) begin with your full-sentence outline then move to your key-word outline
C) begin with your key-word outline then move to your full-sentence outline
D) use

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Which of the following is not an element of ethos?

Which of the following is not an element of ethos?

Which of the following is not an element of ethos?
A) competence
B) motivation
C) goodwill
D) dynamism

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Which element of ethos arises from listeners' perceptions of you as a confident and enthusiastic spe

Which element of ethos arises from listeners' perceptions of you as a confident and enthusiastic spe

Which element of ethos arises from listeners' perceptions of you as a confident and enthusiastic speaker?
A) dynamism
B) integrity
C) competence
D) goodwill

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What characterizes an extemporaneous speech?

What characterizes an extemporaneous speech?

What characterizes an extemporaneous speech?
A) prepared and practiced
B) prepared off-the-cuff
C) read to ensure accuracy
D) memorized to appear natural

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A good topic for a speech

A good topic for a speech

A good topic for a speech
A) requires only minimal preparation.
B) shows listeners how smart you are.
C) can be covered in the time allotted.
D) focuses on campus problems.

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Which of the following is not a step in preparing your first speech?

Which of the following is not a step in preparing your first speech?

Which of the following is not a step in preparing your first speech?
A) selecting and focusing your topic
B) brainstorming with friends
C) outlining your presentation
D) practicing your presentation

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The introduction of your speech should

The introduction of your speech should

The introduction of your speech should
A) summarize your message.
B) be prepared before you outline the body of the speech.
C) arouse interest and gain attention.
D) list all the sources you consulted.

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The body of your speech

The body of your speech

The body of your speech
A) should be shorter than your introduction.
B) should be written out in full.
C) should not include supporting material.
D) contains your main points.

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A key-word outline (Multiple Choice Question)

A key-word outline (Multiple Choice Question)

A key-word outline
A) is helpful as you rehearse your speech.
B) is not needed for an extemporaneous presentation.
C) allows you to write out your ideas in full.
D) helps you prepare your introduction.

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The conclusion of your speech

The conclusion of your speech

The conclusion of your speech
A) simply summarizes what you have said.
B) should be longer than your introduction.
C) should leave listeners with something to remember.
D) is best left unstated.

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Which of the following is not a function of narratives?

Which of the following is not a function of narratives?

Which of the following is not a function of narratives?
A) make listeners seem more approachable
B) lull listeners into acceptance of ideas
C) add interest
D) invite listeners to join in the action

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Examples in a speech (Multiple Choice Question)

Examples in a speech (Multiple Choice Question)

Examples in a speech
A) clarify important points.
B) take up too much time.
C) should be long.
D) should be used only to gain attention.

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To develop your first speech you need to

To develop your first speech you need to

To develop your first speech you need to
A) quote a lot of statistics so people won't argue with you.
B) avoid using dialogue in narratives.
C) use polysyllabic words.
D) find examples or stories related to your topic.

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Citing experts in your speech helps develop your perceived

Citing experts in your speech helps develop your perceived

Citing experts in your speech helps develop your perceived
A) competence.
B) dynamism.
C) goodwill.
D) integrity.

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Why would you conduct a Self-Awareness Inventory?

Why would you conduct a Self-Awareness Inventory?

Why would you conduct a Self-Awareness Inventory?
A) to improve your memory
B) to advance self-improvement
C) select and focus your topic
D) to determine your true nature

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Extemporaneous presentations are usually more effective than memorized ones.

Extemporaneous presentations are usually more effective than memorized ones.

Extemporaneous presentations are usually more effective than memorized ones.
A) True
B) False

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