A) What problem do both students and world leaders have in common, according to TJ

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Walker? (1 point)
Speaking too quickly during presentations
Gathering too much data and not preparing properly
Forgetting to include compelling stories
Not gathering enough data
A) What does TJ Walker say will happen if you only read your presentation to yourself five
minutes before you present? (1 point)
It is a prescription for disaster
You will have a perfect presentation
It will be easy to engage the audience
You will gather more data
A) What does TJ Walker say rehearsal is NOT? (1 point)
Speaking in front of a mirror
Recording yourself
Reading your speech silently
Speaking out loud

Answer 1

A) According to TJ Walker, both students and world leaders have the problem of gathering too much data and not preparing properly.

B) TJ Walker says that if you only read your presentation to yourself five minutes before you present, it is a prescription for disaster.

C) TJ Walker says rehearsal is NOT reading your speech silently.

Answer 2

A) Why does TJ Walker recommend against practicing in front of a mirror? (1 point)
It’s difficult to see yourself clearly
It doesn’t help improve speaking skills
It’s just as effective as recording yourself
You might fixate on your appearance rather than your presentation
A) What is the main reason TJ Walker encourages people to watch different speakers and
debaters? (1 point)
To critique them harshly
To improve your own speaking skills by learning from others' successes and mistakes
To memorize their techniques
To avoid making mistakes in your own presentations
A) What is a good guideline to follow when taking questions from your audience after a
speech? (1 point)
Avoid questions that contain criticism of your speech or point of view.
Choose only classmates to ask questions.
Do not make eye contact with questioners who are not speaking.
Choose a diversity of questioners from throughout the audience.

Answer 3

A) TJ Walker recommends against practicing in front of a mirror because you might fixate on your appearance rather than your presentation.

B) The main reason TJ Walker encourages people to watch different speakers and debaters is to improve your own speaking skills by learning from others' successes and mistakes.

C) A good guideline to follow when taking questions from your audience after a speech is to choose a diversity of questioners from throughout the audience.

Answer 4

A) How should you respond to criticism from an audience member? (1 point)
Say you respect their point of view but explain why they’re wrong.
Explain why they misunderstood what you said or meant.
Acknowledge their viewpoint but provide reasons for your point of view.
Remind them to lower their voice and to not speak with anger.

Answer 5

A) You should respond to criticism from an audience member by acknowledging their viewpoint but providing reasons for your point of view.