This chapter explores the nature of speech anxiety. The authors provide several methods that a speaker can use to reduce his or her speech anxiety. List and explain five of these methods, discussing how each can work to reduce fear

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Answer: Explanations will vary, but answers should discuss five of the following methods - Steps a speaker can take include know your audience and anticipate their reactions; don't procrastinate; select an appropriate topic, one you are familiar with an interested in; be prepared by researching your topic, developing a coherent outline, and practicing your speech several times; be organized and closely follow the rules of developing a speech; know your introduction and conclusion, including knowing how to end your speech; and make the practice real by standing up, practicing out loud, picturing what you are wearing and what the audience will look like, imagine your speaking situation and/or rehearse in the actual room. Physical exercises a speaker can take include taking a few slow, deep breaths; trying to relax the entire body; taking a slow, relaxing walk before you arrive at your speech location; while seated and waiting to speak, keep both feet on the floor and wiggle your toes; gently (and without calling attention to yourself) grab the edge of your chair and squeeze it; unobtrusively lightly tense and release the muscles in your legs and arms; focus on remaining calm as you wait to be introduced; walk to the front of the room in a calm and collected manner; and take a moment to look for a friendly, supportive face before you begin

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