Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
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What did Jerry Seinfeld say is people’s number one fear?

  • Spiders
  • Public speaking (correct)
  • Flying
  • Death

According to Brian Tracy, what percentage of success in business and life is accounted for by the ability to communicate with others?

  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 95%
  • 85% (correct)

How did Mark Twain define courage in relation to fear?

  • Fearlessness
  • Absence of fear
  • Avoidance of fear
  • Resistance to fear (correct)

What is the term used to refer to the body of spoken expressions of information and ideas?

<p>Speech (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended as a key factor to make a speech electric and effective?

<p>Using hand gestures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of delivering a speech involves speaking without preparation or rehearsal?

<p>Impromptu delivery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Jerry Seinfeld humorously imply about the fear of public speaking compared to death?

<p>'You're better off in the casket than delivering the eulogy.' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Your ability to communicate with others will account for fully 85% of your success' was stated by whom?

<p>Brian Tracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of speech delivery where the speaker delivers from memory without using any notes or scripts?

<p>Memorized (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Mark Twain suggest as the definition of courage in relation to fear?

<p>Mastering fear despite feeling it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jerry Seinfeld humorously imply that going to a funeral might be better than public speaking?

<p>Public speaking is a more common fear than death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Brian Tracy suggest that communication impacts success in business and life?

<p>It accounts for 85% of success (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mode of speech delivery involves speaking with minimal or no preparation?

<p>Impromptu (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is fear of public speaking considered common among people despite its effects on success?

<p>Because it can lead to success despite the fear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes courage according to Mark Twain?

<p>Mastering fear in difficult situations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the average person humorously prefer being in a casket at a funeral than delivering a eulogy?

<p>To escape the stress of public speaking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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