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Public Speaking: Overcoming Nervousness

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What are the 4 main reasons for speaker nervousness?

Fear of failure, fear of being stared at, fear of the unknown, and fear of rejection (correct)

Fear of public speaking, fear of being judged, fear of being embarrassed, and fear of failure

Fear of embarrassment, fear of failure, fear of success, and fear of the unknown

Fear of humiliation, fear of rejection, fear of being embarrassed, and fear of failure

Why are fear and nervousness beneficial to the public speaker?

They energize the speaker and help them speak with vitality and enthusiasm. (correct)

They help the speaker to relax and be more casual.

They are detrimental to the speaker's performance and should be avoided.

They have no effect on the speaker's performance.

What are some examples of a speaker's physical symptoms of stage fright?

Rapid heartbeat, sweating, and trembling

Nausea, dizziness, and blurred vision

All of the above (correct)

Trembling hands, shaky knees, and quivering voice

What is the definition of adrenaline?

A hormone that prepares the body to react to a stressful situation Signup and view all the answers

What is positive nervousness in the context of public speaking?

The physical and emotional response that can enhance performance and engagement / useful energy Signup and view all the answers

Positive imagery is when a speaker visualizes success, which of the following is an example of this?

Envisioning the presenter speaking confidently and clearly Signup and view all the answers

What are three things Chewbacca can do to overcome stage fright before speaking in front of an audience of droids?

Take deep breaths, visualize success, and focus on his message Signup and view all the answers

If you're asked to speak at chapel and you're feeling nervous, should you tell the audience about your nervousness?

No, it may make the audience focus on your nervousness rather than your message. Signup and view all the answers

Why should a speaker act as if they are confident?

Because it helps to hide any nervousness or anxiety, and can increase real confidence Signup and view all the answers

Which famous speaker had stage fright?

All of the Above Signup and view all the answers