Which of these statements describes a thesis?
a. what you want your audience to get out of your speech
b. the aim of your speech put in concrete, specific terms
c. the overall aim of your speech, such as to inform
d. the change you hope to achieve in your audience
Answer: a
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To minimize anxiety before giving a presentation, one should
a. practice only in front of a mirror. b. drink a lot of caffeine. c. plan, prepare, and practice. d. realize that most people do not share a common fear of public speaking.
Troy is terrified of giving speeches. Although he prepares extensively for a major presentation at work, once it begins, he keeps forgetting what he wants to say next. When it comes time for him to speak, he is so nervous that he sweats through his shirt. Once, he even called in sick instead of showing up for his presentation. Troy seems to be experiencing ________ public speaking anxiety.
A. debilitating B. physiological C. reasonable D. psychological