Answer the following questions, providing explanations and examples with each response.

a. What are 4 reasons for fear/nervousness?

b. Why would memorizing a speech be a bad method to use when presenting your speech?

c. What techniques can a speaker use to reduce excessive tension before a speech?

d. Give the 3 general purposes for speeches and provide an example for each purpose.

e. What is the central idea of a speech?

 

Many musicians and performers make a distinction between "good nervousness" and "bad nervousness". 

What do you think this distinction means? How does it apply to public speaking?  

What information from the video "overcoming Nerves When Giving a Presentation" do you think will help you with the preparation of your upcoming speech?

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a Four reasons for fearnervousness 1 Fear of judgment Many people fear being judged or criticized by their audience which can lead to nervousness during public speaking 2 Lack of preparation Not being ... View the full answer