Question 1

The problem with handouts is that they _______.

Accepted Answer

A) are not cost effective 
B) can distract the audience away from your speech 
C) take a long time to produce 
D) waste a lot of paper 
A) are not cost effective 
B) can distract the audience away from your speech 
C) take a long time to produce 
D) waste a lot of paper B

Question 2

The number of presentational aids used should be limited because _______.

Accepted Answer

A) visual aids are likely to be remembered 
B) some visual aids are difficult to see 
C) you may be speaking in an environment that is not equipped for certain types 
D) you want the focus to be on you,the speaker 
A) visual aids are likely to be remembered 
B) some visual aids are difficult to see 
C) you may be speaking in an environment that is not equipped for certain types 
D) you want the focus to be on you,the speaker D

Question 3

Santos is using a YouTube video clip of a political debate in his speech.He is using a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

A) visual aid 
B) audio aid 
C) audiovisual aid 
D) sensory aid 
A) visual aid 
B) audio aid 
C) audiovisual aid 
D) sensory aid C

Question 4

Chalkboards are appropriate for use _______.

Accepted Answer

A) when you don't feel like taking time to make another kind of visual aid 
B) when you plan to volunteer to go first 
C) when what you want to show is very simple or short 
D) at any time;they are usually the best visual aids 
A) when you don't feel like taking time to make another kind of visual aid 
B) when you plan to volunteer to go first 
C) when what you want to show is very simple or short 
D) at any time;they are usually the best visual aids

Question 5

You are giving a speech about Hurricane Katrina.Give an example of how you could effectively use each of these in a speech: (1)a bar graph, (2)a pie chart, (3)photographs, (4)an audio recording.(You may use sample numbers to explain,if needed).Then explain which of the four you would choose if you could only use one and why you would choose that presentation aid.

Accepted Answer

(1) For the bar graph, I could use it to

Question 6

Presentational aids _______.

Accepted Answer

A) clarify and dramatize a verbal message 
B) help audiences remember information 
C) allow speakers to address diverse learning styles 
D) increase persuasive appeal 
E) all of the above 
A) clarify and dramatize a verbal message 
B) help audiences remember information 
C) allow speakers to address diverse learning styles 
D) increase persuasive appeal 
E) all of the above

Question 7

A flipchart is _______.

Accepted Answer

A) a series of graphs in a binder 
B) a projection that can be flipped from one section to another 
C) a large pad mounted on an easel 
D) a series of directions 
A) a series of graphs in a binder 
B) a projection that can be flipped from one section to another 
C) a large pad mounted on an easel 
D) a series of directions

Question 8

If you wanted to show the amount of money spent on defense for six different countries,which type of visual aid would probably be best?

Accepted Answer

A) a bar graph 
B) a drawing 
C) a line graph 
D) a chart 
A) a bar graph 
B) a drawing 
C) a line graph 
D) a chart

Question 9

Choosing a presentational aid should be part of your beginning research for a speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Daria wants to show her audience where the kidneys,bladder,and liver are in the body.To do this most effectively she should use _______.

Accepted Answer

A) a chart 
B) a photograph 
C) a slide show 
D) a simple drawing 
A) a chart 
B) a photograph 
C) a slide show 
D) a simple drawing

Question 11

Sheng wants to show the chain of command within the organization she is discussing.She wants to include hierarchy,who communicates with whom,and relationships between roles.This could be demonstrated best by using _______.

Accepted Answer

A) a pie graph 
B) a flow chart 
C) a bar graph 
D) a model 
A) a pie graph 
B) a flow chart 
C) a bar graph 
D) a model

Question 12

Many novice speakers overuse computer-mediated presentations and allow the visual to become the show and not simply an aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

June is giving a speech on bird calls.What presentation could June use to help her audience understand three different types of bird calls?

Accepted Answer

A) a word chart 
B) a model 
C) a diagram 
D) an audio recording 
A) a word chart 
B) a model 
C) a diagram 
D) an audio recording

Question 14

Whiteboard and chalkboards are unique from the other performance aids discussed in the chapter because _______.

Accepted Answer

A) you can write on them while you are showing them 
B) you can make them during the speech 
C) you don't need to talk about them 
D) they are three-dimensional 
A) you can write on them while you are showing them 
B) you can make them during the speech 
C) you don't need to talk about them 
D) they are three-dimensional

Question 15

Using a presentational aid will help make your information clearer to your audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One guideline for the effective use of presentational aids in a speech is _______.

Accepted Answer

A) the more visual aids,the better 
B) never use more than three visual aids in a speech 
C) use visual aids to make points you don't have time to cover orally 
D) use visual aids only if they contribute to the audience's understanding 
A) the more visual aids,the better 
B) never use more than three visual aids in a speech 
C) use visual aids to make points you don't have time to cover orally 
D) use visual aids only if they contribute to the audience's understanding

Question 17

Using yourself as a visual aid can be your own best visual aid on certain occasions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_______ have become important enough to public speaking that they are essentially a form of supporting material.

Accepted Answer

A) Quotations 
B) Pamphlets 
C) Laser pointers 
D) Presentational aids 
A) Quotations 
B) Pamphlets 
C) Laser pointers 
D) Presentational aids

Question 19

If you wanted to show the way a university budget was distributed,which type of visual aid would probably be best?

Accepted Answer

A) a bar graph 
B) a line graph 
C) a chart 
D) a pie graph 
A) a bar graph 
B) a line graph 
C) a chart 
D) a pie graph

Question 20

When it comes to handouts,the more information the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The problem with handouts is that they _______.

The number of presentational aids used should be limited because _______.

Santos is using a YouTube video clip of a political debate in his speech.He is using a(n)_______.

Chalkboards are appropriate for use _______.

Presentational aids _______.

A flipchart is _______.

If you wanted to show the amount of money spent on defense for six different countries,which type of visual aid would probably be best?

Choosing a presentational aid should be part of your beginning research for a speech.

Daria wants to show her audience where the kidneys,bladder,and liver are in the body.To do this most effectively she should use _______.

Sheng wants to show the chain of command within the organization she is discussing.She wants to include hierarchy,who communicates with whom,and relationships between roles.This could be demonstrated best by using _______.

Many novice speakers overuse computer-mediated presentations and allow the visual to become the show and not simply an aid.

June is giving a speech on bird calls.What presentation could June use to help her audience understand three different types of bird calls?

Whiteboard and chalkboards are unique from the other performance aids discussed in the chapter because _______.

Using a presentational aid will help make your information clearer to your audience.

One guideline for the effective use of presentational aids in a speech is _______.

Using yourself as a visual aid can be your own best visual aid on certain occasions.

_______ have become important enough to public speaking that they are essentially a form of supporting material.

If you wanted to show the way a university budget was distributed,which type of visual aid would probably be best?

When it comes to handouts,the more information the better.

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 13: Presentational Aids

The problem with handouts is that they _______.

The number of presentational aids used should be limited because _______.

Santos is using a YouTube video clip of a political debate in his speech.He is using a(n)_______.

Chalkboards are appropriate for use _______.

Presentational aids _______.

A flipchart is _______.

If you wanted to show the amount of money spent on defense for six different countries,which type of visual aid would probably be best?

Choosing a presentational aid should be part of your beginning research for a speech.

Daria wants to show her audience where the kidneys,bladder,and liver are in the body.To do this most effectively she should use _______.

Sheng wants to show the chain of command within the organization she is discussing.She wants to include hierarchy,who communicates with whom,and relationships between roles.This could be demonstrated best by using _______.

Many novice speakers overuse computer-mediated presentations and allow the visual to become the show and not simply an aid.

June is giving a speech on bird calls.What presentation could June use to help her audience understand three different types of bird calls?

Whiteboard and chalkboards are unique from the other performance aids discussed in the chapter because _______.

Using a presentational aid will help make your information clearer to your audience.

One guideline for the effective use of presentational aids in a speech is _______.

Using yourself as a visual aid can be your own best visual aid on certain occasions.

_______ have become important enough to public speaking that they are essentially a form of supporting material.

If you wanted to show the way a university budget was distributed,which type of visual aid would probably be best?

When it comes to handouts,the more information the better.

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters