Question 1

By displaying main ideas on a computerized projection, chart, poster, overhead, transparency, or slide, you ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  help your listeners follow your presentation 
B)  interrupt your listeners from following your presentation 
C)  do not allow your listeners to follow your presentation 
D)  overcrowd your presentation 
A)  help your listeners follow your presentation 
B)  interrupt your listeners from following your presentation 
C)  do not allow your listeners to follow your presentation 
D)  overcrowd your presentation A

Question 2

To be effective the video clip you use needs to be short, usually consuming no more than ______ seconds of a 5-minute speech.

Accepted Answer

30

Question 3

For your visual aid, you should keep slides ______ to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

Accepted Answer

consistent

Question 4

What functions to presentation aids fulfill?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Increase

Question 5

Before using an animate visual aid, consider in advance the kinds of problems it could create for you and your listeners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Line graphs show trends over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Keep models hidden until it is time to use them in the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

______ or color copies (when enlarged so everyone can see them) also make effective visual aids.

Accepted Answer

A)  Models 
B)  Props 
C)  Photographs 
D)  Charts 
A)  Models 
B)  Props 
C)  Photographs 
D)  Charts

Question 9

______ graphs show trends over time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ graphs show trends over time....

Question 10

The most commonly used ______ is one that combines descriptions with graphics.

Accepted Answer

A)  pictograph 
B)  video clip 
C)  map 
D)  chart 
A)  pictograph 
B)  video clip 
C)  map 
D)  chart

Question 11

Which of the following is a content and design pointer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep it simple. 
B)  Always look at your content with the audience. 
C)  Be detailed and long-winded. 
D)  Use any color mixture. 
A)  Keep it simple. 
B)  Always look at your content with the audience. 
C)  Be detailed and long-winded. 
D)  Use any color mixture.

Question 12

List some design and content pointers to help craft effective slides.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Keep it s

Question 13

Describe a line graph. Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Line grap

Question 14

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  We remember 10 percent of what we read. 
B)  We remember 80 percent of what we hear. 
C)  We remember 50 percent of what we see. 
D)  We remember less than 25 percent of what we see and hear simultaneously. 
A)  We remember 10 percent of what we read. 
B)  We remember 80 percent of what we hear. 
C)  We remember 50 percent of what we see. 
D)  We remember less than 25 percent of what we see and hear simultaneously.

Question 15

Why is it not a good idea to pass photographs around?

Accepted Answer

Answer will typically include: Try not t

Question 16

A prop is an object that has the power to compel listeners to focus their attention on your message and better understand your subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Pie graphs are also called circle graphs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You should have a contingency plan in case the equipment fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Visual aids can help make your speech more persuasive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Effective slides should have a small font that is common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Using Presentation Aids

By displaying main ideas on a computerized projection, chart, poster, overhead, transparency, or slide, you ______.

To be effective the video clip you use needs to be short, usually consuming no more than ______ seconds of a 5-minute speech.

For your visual aid, you should keep slides ______ to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

What functions to presentation aids fulfill?

Before using an animate visual aid, consider in advance the kinds of problems it could create for you and your listeners.

Line graphs show trends over time.

Keep models hidden until it is time to use them in the speech.

______ or color copies (when enlarged so everyone can see them) also make effective visual aids.

______ graphs show trends over time.

The most commonly used ______ is one that combines descriptions with graphics.

Which of the following is a content and design pointer?

List some design and content pointers to help craft effective slides.

Describe a line graph. Give an example.

Which of the following is true?

Why is it not a good idea to pass photographs around?

A prop is an object that has the power to compel listeners to focus their attention on your message and better understand your subject.

Pie graphs are also called circle graphs.

You should have a contingency plan in case the equipment fails.

Visual aids can help make your speech more persuasive.

Effective slides should have a small font that is common.

Building Confidence and Your First Speech

Public Speaking in a Global World: Inclusion, Ethics, and Critical Thinking

Listening Critically

Analyzing and Adapting to the Audience

Selecting a Topic and Purpose

Finding and Evaluating Research

Integrating Support

Organizing the Main Points of Your Speech

Outlining Your Speech

Beginning and Ending Your Speech

Wording the Speech

Delivery Modes and Practice

Delivering Your Speech: Nonverbal Messages Matter

Speak to Inform

Prepare to Persuade

Methods of Persuasion

Planning and Presenting in Small Groups

Special Occasion Speeches

Business and Professional Speaking

Storytelling

Speaking Across College Courses

Presenting Online

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