During her speech on malpractice insurance, the head of the local branch of the American Medical Association consistently avoided making eye contact with her audience. According to research on the role of nonverbal communication in public speaking, the audience was likely to perceive her as
A. insincere.
B. trustworthy.
C. inexperienced.
D. credible.
E. inconsistent.
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According to your textbook, the two most important factors affecting the credibility of a persuasive speaker are
A. competence and character.
B. prestige and charisma.
C. character and reputation.
D. popularity and intelligence.
E. charisma and competence.
Which of the following would you most likely find in a speech introduction?
A. a credibility statement
B. a transition
C. a causal argument
D. an internal summary
E. a call to action
If you want to persuade a skeptical audience, which of the following is it most important for you to do in your speech?
A. define unclear terms in the introduction
B. organize the speech in problem-solution order
C. focus the speech on questions of value
D. answer the reasons for the audience’s skepticism
E. include a call for action in the conclusion
Which of the following does your textbook recommend as a way to deal with nervousness in your speeches?
A. Concentrate on thinking about your stage fright.
B. Think of your speech as an act of communication.
C. Avoid making eye contact with your audience.
D. Try to generate extra adrenaline as you speak.
E. Work especially hard on your conclusion.
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