1. Describe the similarities between Dorothy and her friends facing the Great Oz and a person facing an audience.
2. Why do you believe people experience speech anxiety?
3. Describe some of the physical responses to speech anxiety. Do you exhibit any of these? Which ones?
4. What is the name of the phobia associated with the “fear of public speaking”?
5. How does the Yerkes-Dodson law apply to public speaking?
6. Describe a communication theory which explains why the fear/anxiety exists.
7. According to Stein, Walker and Forde, what is the least reason people fear public speaking and what is the main reason? What is the difference between the two?
8. What are three typical responses to stress?
9. How does dread differ from fear?
10. Describe the difference between Stress and Anxiety.
11. What are three ways you can reduce anxiety?
12. How do we emotionally invest in our face?
13. Which quote from this chapter resonates with you the most?