Public Speaking Basics
This tip from the video encourages you to imagine your audience’s reaction before you even start speaking.
What is visualization?
This physiological response often shows up as trembling, rapid heartbeat, or tightness in the chest when speaking.
What is anxiety?
This is defined as taking initiative to speak up for your own needs, wants, and limits.
What is self-advocacy?
This simple exercise — described in the textbook — helps you acclimate to a speaking environment before presenting.
What is sitting in the speaking space before delivery?
JU’s mascot represents this animal, known for its intelligence and teamwork
What is the Dolphin?
According to the presenter, this is the primary purpose of practicing your speech multiple times.
What is to reduce nervousness and improve confidence?
The textbook describes this type of apprehension as occurring when we fear judgment from others based on our speech.
What is audience-based apprehension?
The article argues that effective collaboration depends on this practice so all members’ contributions and boundaries are clear.
What is transparent communication?
Speakers should tailor their message to the audience’s beliefs and interests to answer this silent question.
What is “What’s in it for me?"
You’ll find the famous Dolphin statue — a favorite photo spot for students — at this central campus location.
What is Dolphin Plaza?
This term refers to unpredictable factors like laughter, chatter, or poor acoustics that can interfere with a speech.
What is external noise?
When nervousness happens when speaking in certain formats — like group discussions — it’s called this type of situational trait.
What is situational apprehension?
Self-advocacy can create these situations — beneficial outcomes for everyone involved rather than just the self.
What are win-win outcomes?
This reaction involves ignoring parts of a speech based on pre-existing opinions or beliefs.
What is selective perception?
This JU center offers resources for academic success, tutoring, and career readiness — helping students navigate their journey from freshman year to graduation.
What is the Student Success Center?
Eye contact, posture, gestures and facial expressions are all examples of this type of communication channels.
What is nonverbal communication?
Using this technique, FAQ when speaking helps speakers stay grounded and reduces feelings of apprehension.
What is desensitization?
This emotional outcome — which results from failing to communicate your needs — can be reduced by self-advocacy.
What is resentment?
The “3 Ps” of successful speech preparation are: prepare, prepare, and this final focus.
What is practice?
Just a short drive from campus, this river gives JU students scenic views and kayaking opportunities.
What is the St. Johns River?
During delivery, this is the audience’s immediate reaction to your message, providing you with important information.
What is feedback?
The theory that our communication anxiety is influenced by our introversion or extroversion is known as this classification approach.
What is trait-based apprehension?
This technique involves planning how to communicate your needs and rehearsing the conversation to boost confidence.
What is assertive practice?
To make a presentation more memorable, the textbook suggests avoiding random stats and focusing on this storytelling ingredient.
What are emotionally resonant stories?
This is the year Jacksonville University was founded.
What is 1934?