Question 1

Hobart wants to list the benefits of a new health care plan alongside the costs of such a plan. Which type of visual aid should he use to display this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  a flowchart 
B)  a statistical chart 
C)  a bar graph 
D)  a columnar chart 
A)  a flowchart 
B)  a statistical chart 
C)  a bar graph 
D)  a columnar chart

Question 2

Because it is easy to make computer-generated visual aids, many speakers overuse them and show them constantly throughout the speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most effective way to display a posterboard is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  place it on an easel with a cover and uncover it when you plan to discuss it 
B)  place it in the chalk tray of the chalkboard 
C)  hold it up as you walk around the room 
D)  mount it on the wall to display it throughout the speech 
A)  place it on an easel with a cover and uncover it when you plan to discuss it 
B)  place it in the chalk tray of the chalkboard 
C)  hold it up as you walk around the room 
D)  mount it on the wall to display it throughout the speech

Question 4

When an object is either too large or not portable, the speaker's next best option is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  use a picture of the object 
B)  use a working model 
C)  pass the object around 
D)  draw an illustration of the object 
A)  use a picture of the object 
B)  use a working model 
C)  pass the object around 
D)  draw an illustration of the object

Question 5

Pie graphs best illustrate __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  how variables constitute proportions or percentages of a whole 
B)  comparisons and contrasts among one or two variables 
C)  how one variable changes as a function of another 
D)  how multiple variables vary in relation to each other 
A)  how variables constitute proportions or percentages of a whole 
B)  comparisons and contrasts among one or two variables 
C)  how one variable changes as a function of another 
D)  how multiple variables vary in relation to each other

Question 6

The basic principles of visibility and clarity dictate that visual aids should be __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The basic principles of visibility and clarity...

Question 7

What are the advantages of using computer-generated visual aids? What are the drawbacks?

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. The advantages

Question 8

How do visual aids enhance comprehension and retention? Are the visual aids that enhance comprehension different from those that enhance retention?

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. Visu

Question 9

Wilson wanted to illustrate for his high school listeners the set of interrelated questions that one should consider when selecting a college major. Which type of visual aid would serve him best?

Accepted Answer

A)  a flowchart 
B)  a columnar chart 
C)  a bar graph 
D)  a consequential chart 
A)  a flowchart 
B)  a columnar chart 
C)  a bar graph 
D)  a consequential chart

Question 10

The most important principle to follow in using objects as visual aids is to make sure that the object is easy to handle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Sometimes visual aids do not just embellish your ideas; they may actually make _________ themselves.

Accepted Answer

A)  a speech 
B)  an argument 
C)  a presentation 
D)  an outline 
A)  a speech 
B)  an argument 
C)  a presentation 
D)  an outline

Question 12

Sometimes the message and structure of a speech are so simple that visual aids are not needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Wanda wanted to use a visual aid to show the series of choices one should make when selecting an investment strategy. Which type of visual aid would serve her best?

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical chart 
B)  pie graph 
C)  diagram 
D)  flowchart 
A)  statistical chart 
B)  pie graph 
C)  diagram 
D)  flowchart

Question 14

Transparencies are effective only with an audience of about __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Transparencies are effective only with an audience...

Question 15

Which of the following is a possible drawback to consider when planning computer-generated visual aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your audience may be distracted from your speech. 
B)  It is tempting to make too many visual aids. 
C)  Your computer-generated visual aids are likely to be too colorful. 
D)  The background on PowerPoint™ slides is often distracting. 
A)  Your audience may be distracted from your speech. 
B)  It is tempting to make too many visual aids. 
C)  Your computer-generated visual aids are likely to be too colorful. 
D)  The background on PowerPoint™ slides is often distracting.

Question 16

What are the advantages and drawbacks of using people as visual aids?

Accepted Answer

answer should include:
1. The advantages

Question 17

Jamison used a __________ to show how job creation rates change as a function of raising or lowering tax rates on businesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  line graph 
B)  bar graph 
C)  textual graphics 
D)  pie graph 
A)  line graph 
B)  bar graph 
C)  textual graphics 
D)  pie graph

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about transparencies as visual aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transparencies are more expensive than most visual aids. 
B)  Transparencies are difficult to prepare. 
C)  Transparencies are effective for audiences of fifty or more. 
D)  Transparencies are generally less useful than computer-generated slides. 
A)  Transparencies are more expensive than most visual aids. 
B)  Transparencies are difficult to prepare. 
C)  Transparencies are effective for audiences of fifty or more. 
D)  Transparencies are generally less useful than computer-generated slides.

Question 19

A line graph is most effective in comparing and contrasting statistics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a potential drawback of using objects as visual aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  The object may be too small, too big, or too difficult to handle. 
B)  The object may not work properly. 
C)  The object may be difficult to obtain. 
D)  The speaker may look at the object rather than the audience. 
A)  The object may be too small, too big, or too difficult to handle. 
B)  The object may not work properly. 
C)  The object may be difficult to obtain. 
D)  The speaker may look at the object rather than the audience.

Hobart wants to list the benefits of a new health care plan alongside the costs of such a plan. Which type of visual aid should he use to display this information?

Because it is easy to make computer-generated visual aids, many speakers overuse them and show them constantly throughout the speech.

The most effective way to display a posterboard is to __________.

When an object is either too large or not portable, the speaker's next best option is to __________.

Pie graphs best illustrate __________.

The basic principles of visibility and clarity dictate that visual aids should be __________.

What are the advantages of using computer-generated visual aids? What are the drawbacks?

How do visual aids enhance comprehension and retention? Are the visual aids that enhance comprehension different from those that enhance retention?

Wilson wanted to illustrate for his high school listeners the set of interrelated questions that one should consider when selecting a college major. Which type of visual aid would serve him best?

The most important principle to follow in using objects as visual aids is to make sure that the object is easy to handle.

Sometimes visual aids do not just embellish your ideas; they may actually make _________ themselves.

Sometimes the message and structure of a speech are so simple that visual aids are not needed.

Wanda wanted to use a visual aid to show the series of choices one should make when selecting an investment strategy. Which type of visual aid would serve her best?

Transparencies are effective only with an audience of about __________.

Which of the following is a possible drawback to consider when planning computer-generated visual aids?

What are the advantages and drawbacks of using people as visual aids?

Jamison used a __________ to show how job creation rates change as a function of raising or lowering tax rates on businesses.

Which of the following statements is true about transparencies as visual aids?

A line graph is most effective in comparing and contrasting statistics.

Which of the following is a potential drawback of using objects as visual aids?

Welcome to Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Presenting the Speech

Listening Critically

Analyzing Your Audience

Choosing a Topic and Developing a Strategy

Researching the Speech

Reasoning

Organizing the Speech: The Body

Organizing the Speech: Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions

Outlining the Speech

Achieving Style Through Language

Informing

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Exam 15: Speaking With Visual Aids

Hobart wants to list the benefits of a new health care plan alongside the costs of such a plan. Which type of visual aid should he use to display this information?

Because it is easy to make computer-generated visual aids, many speakers overuse them and show them constantly throughout the speech.

The most effective way to display a posterboard is to __________.

When an object is either too large or not portable, the speaker's next best option is to __________.

Pie graphs best illustrate __________.

The basic principles of visibility and clarity dictate that visual aids should be __________.

What are the advantages of using computer-generated visual aids? What are the drawbacks?

How do visual aids enhance comprehension and retention? Are the visual aids that enhance comprehension different from those that enhance retention?

Wilson wanted to illustrate for his high school listeners the set of interrelated questions that one should consider when selecting a college major. Which type of visual aid would serve him best?

The most important principle to follow in using objects as visual aids is to make sure that the object is easy to handle.

Sometimes visual aids do not just embellish your ideas; they may actually make _________ themselves.

Sometimes the message and structure of a speech are so simple that visual aids are not needed.

Wanda wanted to use a visual aid to show the series of choices one should make when selecting an investment strategy. Which type of visual aid would serve her best?

Transparencies are effective only with an audience of about __________.

Which of the following is a possible drawback to consider when planning computer-generated visual aids?

What are the advantages and drawbacks of using people as visual aids?

Jamison used a __________ to show how job creation rates change as a function of raising or lowering tax rates on businesses.

Which of the following statements is true about transparencies as visual aids?

A line graph is most effective in comparing and contrasting statistics.

Which of the following is a potential drawback of using objects as visual aids?

Welcome to Public Speaking

Your First Speech

Presenting the Speech

Listening Critically

Analyzing Your Audience

Choosing a Topic and Developing a Strategy

Researching the Speech

Reasoning

Organizing the Speech: The Body

Organizing the Speech: Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions

Outlining the Speech

Achieving Style Through Language

Informing

Persuading

Occasions for Public Speaking

Filters