Chapter 1

Question 1

Stage Fright

Answer 1

Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.

Question 2

Adrenaline

Answer 2

A hormone released into the bloodstream in response to the physical or mental stress

Question 3

positive nervousness

Answer 3

controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation

Question 4

Public Speaking vs. Conversation

Answer 4

1. Organize your thoughts logically (like giving directions) take your listeners in systematically, step by step, from his or her house to your house. You organize the message.
2. Tailoring your message to your audience: Matching your language to the age of the audience.
3. Telling a story for maximum impact: Build up the story.
4. Adapting listeners feedback: Being aware of facial, verbal, and physical reactions.
5. Organize your thoughts: ideas to present them in the most persuasive manner.
   Differences:
6. Public speaking is more structured
7. Requires a formal language:
8. A different method of delivery: