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What is the most important purpose behind good eye contact?
A. to respond to audience feedback B. to avoid too much attention to notes C. to overcome your anxiety D. to show you are sincere
Which statement about nonverbal communication is NOT true?
A. Nonverbal behaviors can convey meaning on their own. B. Nonverbal behaviors can expose someone's state of mind. C. Nonverbal behaviors often clarify or reinforce verbal messages. D. Nonverbal behaviors constitute only a small portion of our messages.
Which of the following is an advantage of impromptu speaking?
A. Listeners will likely believe that your words are from the heart. B. You will have plenty of time to prepare for your speech. C. It is impossible to lose track of your thoughts. D. They almost never cause anxiety for speakers.
Colin is going to deliver an online persuasive speech for his public speaking class. According to your textbook, which of the following should he keep in mind?
A. Online speeches usually require more preparation than in-person speeches. B. Eye contact is less important online than when addressing an in-person audience. C. A speech is a mental dialogue between the speaker and the audience. D. All the answers are correct. E. Both a speech is a mental dialogue between the speaker and the audience and online speeches usually require more preparation than in-person speeches.