Question 1

A presentation aid which is a pictorial representation of statistical data is a

Accepted Answer

A) graph. 
B) drawing. 
C) model. 
D) slide. 
A) graph. 
B) drawing. 
C) model. 
D) slide. A

Question 2

Cora is giving a presentation on marble collecting and has brought her own marble collection to show to the audience.She is not sure,however,the best way to present the marbles to her audience so that everyone can see them.What should Cora do?

Accepted Answer

A) Cora should pass the marbles around as she delivers her speech. 
B) Cora should have the audience stand up and gather around her as she delivers her speech. 
C) Cora should ask for a volunteer to carry the marble jar around the room as she delivers her speech. 
D) Cora should invite the audience to come up and see the marbles after her speech,as long as no other speakers are scheduled to follow her. 
A) Cora should pass the marbles around as she delivers her speech. 
B) Cora should have the audience stand up and gather around her as she delivers her speech. 
C) Cora should ask for a volunteer to carry the marble jar around the room as she delivers her speech. 
D) Cora should invite the audience to come up and see the marbles after her speech,as long as no other speakers are scheduled to follow her. D

Question 3

Many public-speaking teachers discourage the overuse of chalkboards or whiteboards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

List and explain (using specific examples)five techniques for creating effective computer-generated presentation aids.

Accepted Answer

1)Make visuals simple: use no more than

Question 5

In Louise's speech about various golf grips and strokes,Louise used several golf clubs and demonstrated the moves herself.According to your textbook's guidelines on the use of presentation aids,was this a good technique?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes;a speaker can serve as a presentation aid to demonstrate how something works or is done. 
B) Yes,but only if other objects or charts are used in conjunction with the speaker's movements. 
C) No;Louise should have used someone else to demonstrate,so that she could keep speaking. 
D) No;demonstrations like this are distracting and too informal for a public speech. 
A) Yes;a speaker can serve as a presentation aid to demonstrate how something works or is done. 
B) Yes,but only if other objects or charts are used in conjunction with the speaker's movements. 
C) No;Louise should have used someone else to demonstrate,so that she could keep speaking. 
D) No;demonstrations like this are distracting and too informal for a public speech.

Question 6

A _____ is a circular graph divided into wedges that show each part's percentage of the whole.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is a circular graph divided...

Question 7

When considering the use of fonts in presentation aids,you should know that a sans serif font

Accepted Answer

A) is better for reading longer passages. 
B) has no added lines at the top and bottom. 
C) is a decorative font. 
D) looks like handwriting. 
A) is better for reading longer passages. 
B) has no added lines at the top and bottom. 
C) is a decorative font. 
D) looks like handwriting.

Question 8

People should not serve as visual aids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A graph that uses images to symbolize the data that appears on the graph is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) chart. 
B) bar graph. 
C) line graph. 
D) picture graph. 
A) chart. 
B) bar graph. 
C) line graph. 
D) picture graph.

Question 10

Before his speech on organ donation,Nathan gave the audience a handout about the need for organs and the process for becoming an organ donor.Is this an effective use of presentation aids,according to the text's guidelines?

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A) Yes;Nathan drew the audience into the speech by having them focus on the handout right away. 
B) No;Nathan should have waited until the conclusion to hand this out,as audience members will be distracted by what you give them. 
C) No;Nathan confused the audience by having them look at a handout that didn't relate to what he was speaking about. 
D) Yes;Nathan used the handout in a timely and effective way,selecting the right presentation aid for the topic. 
A) Yes;Nathan drew the audience into the speech by having them focus on the handout right away. 
B) No;Nathan should have waited until the conclusion to hand this out,as audience members will be distracted by what you give them. 
C) No;Nathan confused the audience by having them look at a handout that didn't relate to what he was speaking about. 
D) Yes;Nathan used the handout in a timely and effective way,selecting the right presentation aid for the topic.

Question 11

_____ is the use of images as an integrated element in the total communication effort a speaker makes to achieve the speaking goal.

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The answer of _____ is the use of images as...

Question 12

List four guidelines for developing presentation aids.

Accepted Answer

1)Make them easy to see.2)Keep

Question 13

A _____ is a small object that represents a larger object.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is a small object that...

Question 14

What are some of the advantages of using charts as presentation aids?

Accepted Answer

Charts have several advantages

Question 15

A small object that represents a larger object is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) graphic. 
B) drawing. 
C) model. 
D) chart. 
A) graphic. 
B) drawing. 
C) model. 
D) chart.

Question 16

Generally,the speaker can serve as a presentation aid to demonstrate or illustrate major points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Without a doubt,the most violated principle of using presentation aids in public speaking is

Accepted Answer

A) "Consider your audience." 
B) "Avoid decorative fonts." 
C) "Appeal to the senses." 
D) "Make it big." 
A) "Consider your audience." 
B) "Avoid decorative fonts." 
C) "Appeal to the senses." 
D) "Make it big."

Question 18

You should not select a presentation aid until you have

Accepted Answer

A) decided on the purpose of your speech. 
B) practiced your speech several times. 
C) developed your speaking notes. 
D) perfected your nonverbal delivery. 
A) decided on the purpose of your speech. 
B) practiced your speech several times. 
C) developed your speaking notes. 
D) perfected your nonverbal delivery.

Question 19

Researchers estimate that you remember ______ percent of what you simultaneously see and hear.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 50 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 50

Question 20

______ fonts are designed to look like handwriting;although interesting and dramatic,they should be used sparingly because they are harder to read.

Accepted Answer

A) Decorative 
B) Serif 
C) Sans serif 
D) Script 
A) Decorative 
B) Serif 
C) Sans serif 
D) Script

A presentation aid which is a pictorial representation of statistical data is a

Cora is giving a presentation on marble collecting and has brought her own marble collection to show to the audience.She is not sure,however,the best way to present the marbles to her audience so that everyone can see them.What should Cora do?

Many public-speaking teachers discourage the overuse of chalkboards or whiteboards.

List and explain (using specific examples)five techniques for creating effective computer-generated presentation aids.

In Louise's speech about various golf grips and strokes,Louise used several golf clubs and demonstrated the moves herself.According to your textbook's guidelines on the use of presentation aids,was this a good technique?

A _____ is a circular graph divided into wedges that show each part's percentage of the whole.

When considering the use of fonts in presentation aids,you should know that a sans serif font

People should not serve as visual aids.

A graph that uses images to symbolize the data that appears on the graph is known as a

Before his speech on organ donation,Nathan gave the audience a handout about the need for organs and the process for becoming an organ donor.Is this an effective use of presentation aids,according to the text's guidelines?

_____ is the use of images as an integrated element in the total communication effort a speaker makes to achieve the speaking goal.

List four guidelines for developing presentation aids.

A _____ is a small object that represents a larger object.

What are some of the advantages of using charts as presentation aids?

A small object that represents a larger object is known as a

Generally,the speaker can serve as a presentation aid to demonstrate or illustrate major points.

Without a doubt,the most violated principle of using presentation aids in public speaking is

You should not select a presentation aid until you have

Researchers estimate that you remember ______ percent of what you simultaneously see and hear.

______ fonts are designed to look like handwriting;although interesting and dramatic,they should be used sparingly because they are harder to read.

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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Exam 12: Using Presentation Aids

A presentation aid which is a pictorial representation of statistical data is a

Cora is giving a presentation on marble collecting and has brought her own marble collection to show to the audience.She is not sure,however,the best way to present the marbles to her audience so that everyone can see them.What should Cora do?

Many public-speaking teachers discourage the overuse of chalkboards or whiteboards.

List and explain (using specific examples)five techniques for creating effective computer-generated presentation aids.

In Louise's speech about various golf grips and strokes,Louise used several golf clubs and demonstrated the moves herself.According to your textbook's guidelines on the use of presentation aids,was this a good technique?

A _____ is a circular graph divided into wedges that show each part's percentage of the whole.

When considering the use of fonts in presentation aids,you should know that a sans serif font

People should not serve as visual aids.

A graph that uses images to symbolize the data that appears on the graph is known as a

Before his speech on organ donation,Nathan gave the audience a handout about the need for organs and the process for becoming an organ donor.Is this an effective use of presentation aids,according to the text's guidelines?

_____ is the use of images as an integrated element in the total communication effort a speaker makes to achieve the speaking goal.

List four guidelines for developing presentation aids.

A _____ is a small object that represents a larger object.

What are some of the advantages of using charts as presentation aids?

A small object that represents a larger object is known as a

Generally,the speaker can serve as a presentation aid to demonstrate or illustrate major points.

Without a doubt,the most violated principle of using presentation aids in public speaking is

You should not select a presentation aid until you have

Researchers estimate that you remember ______ percent of what you simultaneously see and hear.

______ fonts are designed to look like handwriting;although interesting and dramatic,they should be used sparingly because they are harder to read.

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

Developing Your Speech

Gathering and Using Supporting Material

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

Delivering Your Speech

Speaking to Inform

Understanding Principles of Persuasive Speaking

Using Persuasive Strategies

Speaking for Special Occasions and Purposes

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