1. Have you ever seen a speaker reading a speech? What was your impression of that speaker? How did you feel as an audience member?

2. When a professor presents a PowerPoint slide that is loaded with text, how do you, as a listener, respond?

3. Think about the speeches you have given in the past. How much time did you spend practicing the speech? Do you think it was an adequate amount of time? Why or why not?

4. Have you ever given a team presentation? Did the team members develop their presentations as a team or as individuals? Was your overall presentation cohesive?

5. How do you respond to the adrenaline rush that accompanies your public speaking? What can you do to overcome or deal with these responses?