Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Public speaking apprehension is the level of fear we experience when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience.
2. Delivery is how a message is communicated orally and visually through the use of voice and body.
3. A monotone is achieved by changing pitch, volume, and rate; stressing certain words; and using pauses strategically.
4. Speaking notes do not include cues about delivery.
5. Evaluating speeches benefits the speaker but not the critic.

Answer 1

1. True. Public speaking apprehension is the level of fear we experience when anticipating or actually speaking to an audience. Fortunately, we can benefit from the results of a good deal of research about managing public speaking apprehension effectively.
2. True. Delivery is how a message is communicated orally and visually through the use of voice and body. An effective public speaking style is both conversational and animated.
3. False. Vocal expression is achieved by changing your pitch, volume, and rate; stressing certain words; and using pauses strategically. Doing so clarifies the emotional intent of your message and helps animate your delivery.
4. False. While developing speaking notes, incorporate delivery cues indicating where you want to use your voice and body to enhance intelligibility or expressiveness. For example, indicate where you want to pause, gesture, or make a motivated movement.
5. False. Critical analysis of speeches provides the speaker with an analysis of both where the speech went right and where it went wrong. It also gives you, the critic, insight into the methods that you can incorporate or avoid in your own speeches.