Question 1

In a 10-minute speech, video clips can be very effective if they are relatively long and not so short as to be useless.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Never pass around a photo while speaking, even if the photo is too small to be a useful visual aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When using a poster board as a visual aid, it helps to decorate the margins with colorful ribbon, glitter, and other ornate decorations to invite interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A table is a graphic depiction such as a map.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Visual aids are appropriate for any speech and should be used in any speech that you give.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You want to compare ten levels of median monthly income to median levels of experience in the corporate world. Which of the following visual aids would be an effective choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pie graph 
B)  Bar graph 
C)  Drawing 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Pie graph 
B)  Bar graph 
C)  Drawing 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following would likely be an inappropriate visual aid for a speech in a standard-sized classroom (capacity: 30)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A firearm 
B)  A machete 
C)  Five different types of racing bikes 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A firearm 
B)  A machete 
C)  Five different types of racing bikes 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Most PowerPoint slides should have lots of creative, even humorous animation and colorful graphics to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A graph is a visual representation of statistics in an easily understood format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Always distribute any handouts before beginning your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Never use yourself as a visual aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Picture Superiority Effect refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  All PowerPoint slides should have visually interesting pictures 
B)  The power of visually interesting pictures to increase retention of information presented in PowerPoint slides 
C)  Using lots of animation effects to improve PowerPoint slides 
D)  Never using text in a PowerPoint slide when pictures are also presented on the slide 
A)  All PowerPoint slides should have visually interesting pictures 
B)  The power of visually interesting pictures to increase retention of information presented in PowerPoint slides 
C)  Using lots of animation effects to improve PowerPoint slides 
D)  Never using text in a PowerPoint slide when pictures are also presented on the slide

Question 13

PowerPoint slides should follow the "rule of seven."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is best to list all points on your speech outline in a series of PowerPoint slides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When objects are too large or too small to act as an effective visual aid, a model can be a useful alternative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When presenting PowerPoint slides with lots of text, it is helpful to read the text on the slide for the audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In a 10-minute speech, video clips can be very effective if they are relatively long and not so short as to be useless.

Never pass around a photo while speaking, even if the photo is too small to be a useful visual aid.

When using a poster board as a visual aid, it helps to decorate the margins with colorful ribbon, glitter, and other ornate decorations to invite interest.

A table is a graphic depiction such as a map.

Visual aids are appropriate for any speech and should be used in any speech that you give.

You want to compare ten levels of median monthly income to median levels of experience in the corporate world. Which of the following visual aids would be an effective choice?

Which of the following would likely be an inappropriate visual aid for a speech in a standard-sized classroom (capacity: 30)?

Most PowerPoint slides should have lots of creative, even humorous animation and colorful graphics to be effective.

A graph is a visual representation of statistics in an easily understood format.

Always distribute any handouts before beginning your speech.

Never use yourself as a visual aid.

The Picture Superiority Effect refers to which of the following?

PowerPoint slides should follow the "rule of seven."

It is best to list all points on your speech outline in a series of PowerPoint slides.

When objects are too large or too small to act as an effective visual aid, a model can be a useful alternative.

When presenting PowerPoint slides with lots of text, it is helpful to read the text on the slide for the audience.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

Filters

Exam 11: Visual Aids

In a 10-minute speech, video clips can be very effective if they are relatively long and not so short as to be useless.

Never pass around a photo while speaking, even if the photo is too small to be a useful visual aid.

When using a poster board as a visual aid, it helps to decorate the margins with colorful ribbon, glitter, and other ornate decorations to invite interest.

A table is a graphic depiction such as a map.

Visual aids are appropriate for any speech and should be used in any speech that you give.

You want to compare ten levels of median monthly income to median levels of experience in the corporate world. Which of the following visual aids would be an effective choice?

Which of the following would likely be an inappropriate visual aid for a speech in a standard-sized classroom (capacity: 30)?

Most PowerPoint slides should have lots of creative, even humorous animation and colorful graphics to be effective.

A graph is a visual representation of statistics in an easily understood format.

Always distribute any handouts before beginning your speech.

Never use yourself as a visual aid.

The Picture Superiority Effect refers to which of the following?

PowerPoint slides should follow the "rule of seven."

It is best to list all points on your speech outline in a series of PowerPoint slides.

When objects are too large or too small to act as an effective visual aid, a model can be a useful alternative.

When presenting PowerPoint slides with lots of text, it is helpful to read the text on the slide for the audience.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Gathering Material

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

Filters