Building Confidence

1.

1 point

We shouldn't worry about first impressions because they don't tell much about us anyway

True

False

2.

1 point

Confidence is closely related to self-esteem

True

False

3.

1 point

A good speaker

reads from notes if necessary

always relies on the spontaneity of the moment

organizes a speech's content

is born with confidence

4.

1 point

Many have stage fright because

they prepare thoroughly

they understand the audience

they think of the speech as a performance

they know that one error equals failure

5.

1 point

Most people don't suffer much from stage fright

True

False

6.

1 point

Which is true of stage fright?

It is a serious speaking problem

It gets worse as the speech progresses.

It cannot be corrected

none of the above

7.

1 point

A good speaker shows enthusiam physically and verbally.

True

False

8.

1 point

A problem not associated with using a note card is

using it only as a safety net to jog your memory

writing the speech on it word for word

reading from it

none of the above

9.

1 point

Many fear the thought of giving a speech more than they do

becoming ill

dying

losing their homes

getting an F

10.

1 point

Which is not a way to build a speech with solid content?

going to the library

interviewing an expert

organizing the speech into outline form

relying on humor so the audience will like you

11.

1 point

Which would not help form a good first impression?

smiling as you approach the podium

dressing smartly

careful grooming

not worrying about first impressions

12.

1 point

To practice effectively, you should

practice as if you were giving the speech before an audience

review your notes silently

think about you are going to say

none of the above

13.

1 point

What percentage of what others think of you is determined before you ever speak

more than half

95%

10%

Nothing

14.

1 point

Stage fright is not serious to he a phobia

True

False

15.

1 point

High school students are rarely stereotyped

True

False

16.

1 point

Which is communication apprehension?

afraid to speak in public situations

afraid to ask questions

afraid to be corrected

afraid to ridicule

17.

1 point

Heart rate increases when we suffer from stage fright

True

False

18.

1 point

17. You should practice a speech out loud rather than silently

True

False

19.

1 point

A good speaker should never rely on notes

True

False

20.

1 point

Common ground is closely related to empathy

True

False