People suffering from public speaking anxiety tend to use more ________, such as "um" and "you know," than they otherwise would.
A. muscle tensions
B. vocal quivers
C. filler words
D. random movements
Answer: C
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Which statement is a guideline for creating an effective informative speech?
A. A speaker should share as much information as possible in the allotted time. B. It is preferable for a speaker to add lots of complex information to appear more knowledgeable. C. A speaker should relate new information to what listeners already know. D. Speakers who have an expertise need not worry about making the topic relevant.
The key to preparing oral footnotes is to include:
a. enough information for listeners to plagiarize the source of the speech. b. enough information for listeners to access the information sources themselves. c. sufficient information for listeners to frame expert opinions by themselves. d. sufficient information for listeners to understand hypothetical examples in a speech.
When giving directions to a friend, you jokingly add, “Don’t drive over the curb like youdid during your driving test!” In adding this, you are using the _____ function of language
a. regulatory b. personal c. instrumental d. heuristic
Tyler and Brianna are best friends, but sometimes they can’t help thinking about each other as potential romantic partners rather than friends. The challenge they are dealing with is ______.
A. the emotional bond challenge B. the sexual challenge C. the equality challenge D. the public presentation challenge