What is the best way to practice your speech, to make sure you are well prepared,
and to help you manage your communication apprehension?
A) Avoid practicing until the day of your speech in order to not fuel anxiety.
B) Avoid practicing in front of friends in order to concentrate and to not fuel anxiety.
C) Prepare well in advance, so you can practice for several days prior to your speech.
D) Practice a day or so before your speech, then cease practicing in order to be fresh.
C
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a. you b. your book c. your teacher d. your notes e. your parents
Which of the following scenarios best describes a fruitful speechwriting process?
A) There is a constant flow between information and ideas as the writer checks one against the other. B) The writer drafts his or her ideas and then gathers relevant information to validate them. C) The writer drafts the speech, line by line, word for word, from start to finish. D) The writer drafts the introduction & conclusion, establishing a set plan to follow.
Power is a strong societal influence. Which of the following is NOT a value our society historically holds with regard to power?
a. Being male is more valued than being female b. Being rich is more valued than being poor c. Being minority is more valued than being white d. Being able-bodied is more valued than being physically disabled
A group is assigned the task of reading about a certain topic and then presenting their findings to the class. What type of symposium are they giving?
A. current issue B. multimedia C. cultural D. teaching