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There are several reasons, but one reason is that people fear being embarrassed in front of a large crowd. Another reason someone may be fearful of public speaking is that they are insecure about themselves, or that they don't know the material well enough to answer all of the questions that may be asked.
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What are people more afraid of giving a speech or dying?
Giving a speech because dying isn't really a bad thing because you finally meet god
What part of speech is the word afraid?
Afraid is an adjective.
What is the technical name for people who are afraid of public speaking?
Glossophobia or speech anxiety is the fear of public speaking
What is the term called for giving a speech?
The term for giving a speech is called "oratory" or "public speaking."
Why is freedom of speech important to Americans?
to help people in on everything or giving them more opertunity for life.
Did Martin Luther King Jr hurt white people?
no he didn't he was just giving a good speech to stop racism and i guess it wasn't a hurtful speech
Why are colleges and university afraid of freedom of speech?
Are you sure?
What are fads in 1920s?
giving a speech
What are facts about public speaking or speeches?
More people are afraid of public speaking than dying. * The longest speech in the House of Commons was six hours long, a record set in 1828. * The shortest Presidential inaugural speech was given by George Washington in 1789. It was 135 words long. * William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural speech with 8,445 words. He died the next month of pneumonia from being exposed to the cold and wet during his speech. (I guess giving a speech really can kill you!!)
What is the name of the thing you stand behind when giving speech?
The thing you stand behind when giving a speech is called a podium or a lectern.
Secret of giving speeches?
* Be a people person-know what the people want and go along with it * practice a whole bunch and practice not just reading the speech-add feeling * imagining people in their underwear while giving a speech does not work- just know that everyone would feel nervous just like you are during a speech, and know that they are all there for you (or pretend that they are) any mistakes you make while talking will probably be forgotten later
What do you call a person giving a speech?
Speaker
