Chat with AIExam 21: Making Oral Presentations
Inexperienced speakers encounter problems with five aspects of vocalizing. One aspect is volume. Name two other aspects of vocalizing that can be a source of problems.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotInexperienced speakers can encounter problems with various aspects of vocalizing beyond volume. Two other common aspects that can be problematic are:
1. **Pace**: The speed at which a speaker delivers their speech can greatly affect the audience's ability to follow and understand the content. Speaking too quickly can make it difficult for listeners to process the information, while speaking too slowly can cause the audience to lose interest or become disengaged. Inexperienced speakers often struggle to find the right pace and may fluctuate between extremes during their speech.
2. **Articulation**: This refers to the clarity with which a speaker pronounces words. Poor articulation can make it hard for the audience to understand what is being said, leading to confusion and misinterpretation of the message. Inexperienced speakers might mumble, slur their words, or not enunciate clearly, which can detract from their credibility and the effectiveness of their communication.
These aspects, along with volume, pitch, and tone, are critical for effective vocal delivery in public speaking.
Chapter 21 discusses four aspects of the speaking situation that you should take into account when planning the graphics you'll use in an oral presentation. Which of the following is NOT one of those four aspects?
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According to Chapter 21, you do not need to announce the end of your presentation. Listeners can tell when you are ending.
(33) One disadvantage of using handouts during a presentation is that your audience might read the handout instead of listening to you.
(40) According to Chapter 21, which of the following is NOT true of presentations created using the free version of the Prezi presentation tool?
(32) One of the suggestions in Chapter 21 for introducing your presentation is to introduce yourself. What is another suggestion from the chapter?
(36) Chapter 21 offers four suggestions for making your presentation more accessible to people with varying physical abilities. What are two of those suggestions?
(36) According to Chapter 21, maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. Which of the following is NOT a good strategy?
(39) Because a presentation occurs only once, you must work harder than you do when writing a document to direct the audience's attention to what you say.
(33) According to Chapter 21, how many times should you rehearse an extemporaneous presentation?
(35) Which statement accurately describes PowerPoint and Prezi, the presentation-slide programs mentioned in Chapter 21?
(29) If you are asked a question you do not understand during a question-and-answer session, you should first ask for clarification, then respond to the question, and then ask if you have answered the question adequately.
(43) Which of the following forms of delivery is best to use if a presenter must clearly communicate precise safety data?
(40) What should you do if a belligerent audience member rejects your response during a question-and-answer session and insists on restating his or her point?
(25) If you are presenting to nonnative speakers of English, which of the following should you do?
(36) One technique a presenter can use to make his or her language memorable is to involve the audience.
(34) According to Chapter 21, which statement about oral presentations is correct?
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