Question 1

One advantage opreparing your visual aids well in advance is that doing so allows you to use them while practicing your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Iyou wanted to summarize the steps oa process in a speech, the best kind ovisual aid to use would probably be a

Accepted Answer

A)  model. 
B)  chart. 
C)  diagram. 
D)  photograph. 
E)  graph. 
A)  model. 
B)  chart. 
C)  diagram. 
D)  photograph. 
E)  graph. B

Question 3

Red and green is usually a poor color combination for a visual aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Iyou wanted to summarize the eight steps in a criminal trial, the best type ovisual aid to use would probably be a

Accepted Answer

A)  line graph 
B)  photograph 
C)  chart 
D)  model 
E)  drawing 
A)  line graph 
B)  photograph 
C)  chart 
D)  model 
E)  drawing

Question 5

What does your textbook say you should do when presenting visual aids in a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pass visual aids among the audience. 
B)  Include visual aids only in informative speeches. 
C)  Display each visual aid for an equal amount of time. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Pass visual aids among the audience. 
B)  Include visual aids only in informative speeches. 
C)  Display each visual aid for an equal amount of time. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Iyou wanted to list the steps oa process to help your audience remember them better, the best kind ovisual aid to use would probably be a _______________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Iyou wanted to list the steps oa...

Question 7

An) __________ is a visual aid that summarizes a large block oinformation, usually in list form.

Accepted Answer

A)  diagram 
B)  chart 
C)  pictogram 
D)  illustration 
E)  graph 
A)  diagram 
B)  chart 
C)  pictogram 
D)  illustration 
E)  graph

Question 8

According to your textbook, when using Power Point slides in a speech, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  try to come up with a slide for every point in the speech. 
B)  use slides only where they are needed to communicate your ideas. 
C)  write your outline on the slides so the audience can read along with you. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  try to come up with a slide for every point in the speech. 
B)  use slides only where they are needed to communicate your ideas. 
C)  write your outline on the slides so the audience can read along with you. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 9

In most circumstances, a speaker should avoid passing visual aids among the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ithe object you want to speak about is too large, too small, or unavailable to use as a visual aid, you have little choice but to change the topic oyour speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to your textbook, when you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material

Accepted Answer

A)  as the audience arrives for the speech. 
B)  at the beginning of the speech. 
C)  at the time you discuss it during the speech. 
D)  during the conclusion of the speech. 
E)  after the speech. 
A)  as the audience arrives for the speech. 
B)  at the beginning of the speech. 
C)  at the time you discuss it during the speech. 
D)  during the conclusion of the speech. 
E)  after the speech.

Question 12

As your textbook explains, too many visual aids or poor visual aids can detract from the effect oyour speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Elisa is giving a speech on campus sexual assault and has brought a petition for her listeners to sign. When should she circulate the petition?

Accepted Answer

A)  before she begins her speech 
B)  as soon as she reveals the topic of her speech 
C)  after explaining the seriousness of the problem 
D)  while urging the audience to take action during her conclusion 
E)  after she has finished speaking 
A)  before she begins her speech 
B)  as soon as she reveals the topic of her speech 
C)  after explaining the seriousness of the problem 
D)  while urging the audience to take action during her conclusion 
E)  after she has finished speaking

Question 14

Iyou were giving a speech about how to lift weights, the most effective visual aid would probably be a drawing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Gillian prepared beautiful photographs in Keynote to illustrate various parts oher speech about the Grand Canyon. When Gillian finished explaining each photograph, she left it on the screen for her audience to study until it was time for the next slide. Did Gillian make any mistakes in her use ovisual aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes. She should have used drawings instead of photographs. 
B)  No. She explained her visual aids to the audience as the book recommends. 
C)  Yes. She should have displayed blank slides between the photographs. 
D)  No. Keynote is an excellent way to display photographs. 
E)  Yes. Photographs usually don't require explanations when used as visual aids. 
A)  Yes. She should have used drawings instead of photographs. 
B)  No. She explained her visual aids to the audience as the book recommends. 
C)  Yes. She should have displayed blank slides between the photographs. 
D)  No. Keynote is an excellent way to display photographs. 
E)  Yes. Photographs usually don't require explanations when used as visual aids.

Question 16

List five othe guidelines discussed in your textbook for presenting visual aids.

Accepted Answer

The textbook discusses seven guidelines

Question 17

According to your textbook, when making a PowerPoint slide, you should try to use at least five colors so the slide will be visually appealing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Bryn is planning to use visual aids for her informative speech. Which othe following recommendations will she find in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep visual aids simple. 
B)  Use visual aids strategically. 
C)  Display each visual aid for an equal amount of time. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only 
A)  Keep visual aids simple. 
B)  Use visual aids strategically. 
C)  Display each visual aid for an equal amount of time. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  a and b only

Question 19

Research shows that an average speaker who uses visual aids effectively will come across as more professional than a dynamic speaker who does not use visual aids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Rosalie will be giving a persuasive speech on organ donation and wants to distribute organ-donor cards to her listeners. When should she distribute the cards?

Accepted Answer

A)  before she starts the speech 
B)  after she reveals her topic in the introduction 
C)  while telling how organ-donor cards work during the body of the speech 
D)  while urging her audience to take action during the conclusion of the speech 
E)  after she has finished speaking 
A)  before she starts the speech 
B)  after she reveals her topic in the introduction 
C)  while telling how organ-donor cards work during the body of the speech 
D)  while urging her audience to take action during the conclusion of the speech 
E)  after she has finished speaking

One advantage opreparing your visual aids well in advance is that doing so allows you to use them while practicing your speech.

Iyou wanted to summarize the steps oa process in a speech, the best kind ovisual aid to use would probably be a

Red and green is usually a poor color combination for a visual aid.

Iyou wanted to summarize the eight steps in a criminal trial, the best type ovisual aid to use would probably be a

What does your textbook say you should do when presenting visual aids in a speech?

Iyou wanted to list the steps oa process to help your audience remember them better, the best kind ovisual aid to use would probably be a _______________ .

An) __________ is a visual aid that summarizes a large block oinformation, usually in list form.

According to your textbook, when using Power Point slides in a speech, you should

In most circumstances, a speaker should avoid passing visual aids among the audience.

Ithe object you want to speak about is too large, too small, or unavailable to use as a visual aid, you have little choice but to change the topic oyour speech.

According to your textbook, when you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material

As your textbook explains, too many visual aids or poor visual aids can detract from the effect oyour speech.

Elisa is giving a speech on campus sexual assault and has brought a petition for her listeners to sign. When should she circulate the petition?

Iyou were giving a speech about how to lift weights, the most effective visual aid would probably be a drawing.

List five othe guidelines discussed in your textbook for presenting visual aids.

According to your textbook, when making a PowerPoint slide, you should try to use at least five colors so the slide will be visually appealing.

Bryn is planning to use visual aids for her informative speech. Which othe following recommendations will she find in your textbook?

Research shows that an average speaker who uses visual aids effectively will come across as more professional than a dynamic speaker who does not use visual aids.

Rosalie will be giving a persuasive speech on organ donation and wants to distribute organ-donor cards to her listeners. When should she distribute the cards?

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Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

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Exam 14: Using Visual Aids

One advantage opreparing your visual aids well in advance is that doing so allows you to use them while practicing your speech.

Iyou wanted to summarize the steps oa process in a speech, the best kind ovisual aid to use would probably be a

Red and green is usually a poor color combination for a visual aid.

Iyou wanted to summarize the eight steps in a criminal trial, the best type ovisual aid to use would probably be a

What does your textbook say you should do when presenting visual aids in a speech?

Iyou wanted to list the steps oa process to help your audience remember them better, the best kind ovisual aid to use would probably be a _______________ .

An) __________ is a visual aid that summarizes a large block oinformation, usually in list form.

According to your textbook, when using Power Point slides in a speech, you should

In most circumstances, a speaker should avoid passing visual aids among the audience.

Ithe object you want to speak about is too large, too small, or unavailable to use as a visual aid, you have little choice but to change the topic oyour speech.

According to your textbook, when you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material

As your textbook explains, too many visual aids or poor visual aids can detract from the effect oyour speech.

Elisa is giving a speech on campus sexual assault and has brought a petition for her listeners to sign. When should she circulate the petition?

Iyou were giving a speech about how to lift weights, the most effective visual aid would probably be a drawing.

List five othe guidelines discussed in your textbook for presenting visual aids.

According to your textbook, when making a PowerPoint slide, you should try to use at least five colors so the slide will be visually appealing.

Bryn is planning to use visual aids for her informative speech. Which othe following recommendations will she find in your textbook?

Research shows that an average speaker who uses visual aids effectively will come across as more professional than a dynamic speaker who does not use visual aids.

Rosalie will be giving a persuasive speech on organ donation and wants to distribute organ-donor cards to her listeners. When should she distribute the cards?

Speaking in Public

Ethics and Public Speaking

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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