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1. Explain why public speaking is such a source of anxiety for most people.
2. Explain how being the center of attention can contribute to an uncomfortable speech
situation.
3. Pinpoint which of the four points in the speechmaking process creates the most anxiety
for you, and describe which of the confidence-building strategies mentioned in your textbook
you would be the most effective way to address it. Explain why.
4. Name two of the four points at which public speaking anxiety can occur in the
speechmaking process.
5. Write a brief account of how you can use visualization to build public speaking
confidence.
6. Discuss two relaxation techniques that public speakers can use to help reduce public
speaking anxiety.
7. Identify the relaxation technique that is most helpful to you as a public speaker. Explain
how it has helped you or how you think it could help you.
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