Study Questions

  1. According to the text, how can public speaking assist you with your academic studies?
     
  2. Name two ways in which public speaking can help you fulfill professional goals.
     
  3. What is the relationship between public speaking and democracy?
     
  4. List and define the elements of the communication process.
     
  5. What is public speaking anxiety?  Name and describe at least three causes of it.
     
  6. What are some techniques to manage the physical effects of public speaking anxiety? Which one appeals to you the most explain?
     
  7. What are some techniques to manage the mental effects of public speaking anxiety? Which one appeals to you most? Explain.