John Tyler Community CollegeCOMMUNICAT 100 Public Speaking Homework Chapter 12 1

John Tyler Community CollegeCOMMUNICAT 100

Public Speaking Homework

Chapter 12

1. What three aspects of vocal delivery do you believe are most important to a speaker’s credibility? Explain.

2. How might a speaker’s accent affect the audience’s perception of him or her? Illustrate your answer with an example.
3. What guidelines did you find most useful in the section about what to wear for your speech?
4. How do you perceive speakers who do not make eye contact with their audience? What suggestions would you give these speakers to improve their eye contact?
5. List three methods you would personally use to reduce your anxiety before your speeches.
6. What piece of advice from the chapter did you find most useful?