Deck 13: Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Question 1

Which of the following is true of effective visual aid use?

A) Audiovisual aids should last longer than thirty seconds.
B) Chalkboards (or markerboards) help speakers maintain eye contact.
C) Handouts should duplicate the PowerPoint.
D) Avoid passing objects around the audience.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Visuals such as slideshows should aid a speech by

A) replacing the presentation of information.
B) providing so much information that the speaker can read directly from them.
C) reinforcing the speaker's message and credibility.
D) distracting the audience.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Simplicity in visual aids means

A) putting no more than ¼ of what you plan to say in your speech in your visuals.
B) using pastel colors.
C) looking at visuals more than at that audience.
D) reading the visuals (i.e. PowerPoint slides) word-for-word.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

When preparing visual aids, the basic design principle of repetition means

A) making elements similar instead of very different.
B) placing items on the page arbitrarily.
C) using the same visual elements to strengthen organization and unity.
D) grouping related items close together.

Question 5

Regarding visual aids, the personalization principle holds that audiences learn better when

A) pictures on slides are placed next to the information they represent.
B) speakers use a conversational delivery.
C) information on slides is limited to what can be said in less than 6 seconds.
D) nothing is placed on a page arbitrarily.

Question 6

To use PowerPoint successfully,

A) put text in all CAPS for emphasis.
B) avoid identifying titles on slides.
C) avoid using background color.
D) limit information to what can be read in 6 seconds or less.

Question 7

Cho just started a job in Human Resources and must present information to her new co-workers about retirement plans. Her listeners, who don't know much about her or about the various plans, are looking for helpful facts. Cho's audience is

A) friendly.
B) neutral.
C) uninterested.
D) hostile.

Question 8

Which kind of speeches sound conversational but are researched, organized, and practiced?

A) Manuscript
B) Memorized
C) Impromptu
D) Extemporaneous

Question 9

In his speech, Luka says, "I know that we all worry about the economy and whether we'll be able to find good jobs when we graduate college." He is following which guideline for picking words carefully?

A) Using specific, concrete language
B) Using language that calls attention to speech mechanics
C) Using informal delivery
D) Using forceful language

Question 10

Which of the following is not true about effective eye contact?

A) Eye contact should be sustained.
B) Fleeting glances are acceptable.
C) Looking at notes is acceptable.
D) Eye contact should be frequent.

Question 11

Which of the following does the textbook recommend for effective facial expressions?

A) Smile throughout the speech, no matter what the topic.
B) Plan facial expressions in advance.
C) Convey enthusiasm for the topic.
D) Effective facial expressions do not arise naturally from the speaker's interest in the topic.

Question 12

When a speaker is standing to deliver a speech, the most secure and stable body position is

A) one foot slightly in front of the other.
B) feet side-by-side.
C) weight distributed unevenly on feet.
D) leaning on the podium.

Question 13

When using a lectern, speakers should

A) grip the edges of the lectern.
B) put hands in pockets to avoid touching the lectern.
C) clasp hands behind the back to avoid touching the lectern.
D) rest hands lightly on the lectern.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about a speaker's clothing?

A) The darker the outfit, the more authority it conveys.
B) Clothing will not affect the speaker's credibility.
C) Audiences will not have expectations about the speaker's clothing.
D) Wearing a hat is recommended because it keeps the speaker from needing to make eye contact.

Question 15

Speaking with a single pitch or narrow range of pitches is known as

A) upspeak.
B) monotone.
C) vocal quality.
D) emphasis.

Question 16

In a speech, a slightly faster rate of speech is most likely to

A) convey the speaker's lack of mastery of the topic.
B) give the audience more time to daydream.
C) enhance the speaker's credibility.
D) direct the audience's attention to the next key idea.

Question 17

What is the term for the loudness or softness of a speaker's voice?

A) Volume
B) Vocal quality
C) Rate
D) Pitch

Question 18

A speaker who uses emphasis effectively is most likely to draw attention to ideas by

A) using a lower pitch.
B) using a higher pitch.
C) speaking at a faster rate.
D) using pitch, rate, and vocal quality.

Question 19

The best quality voices are

A) fast.
B) slow.
C) low-pitched.
D) resonant.

Question 20

In his speech, Nathan says, "Today, I'm gonna show you how to build a birdhouse." He has a problem with

A) vocal quality.
B) pitch.
C) resonance.
D) articulation.

Question 21

A prominent politician discussing the dangers of nuclear power plants says "nucUlar," adding a "u" sound. He has a problem with

A) articulation.
B) resonance.
C) pronunciation.
D) vocal quality.

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of a vocal dysfluency?

A) Starting many sentences with "I mean"
B) Saying "escape" as "excape"
C) Dropping the "g" so "going" becomes "goin'"
D) Speaking too slowly

Question 23

To properly cite sources in a speech,

A) include them in the outline but not in the speech.
B) practice.
C) list sources on the last PowerPoint slide.
D) include full bibliographic information in each citation.

Question 24

Which of the following is the most effective oral citation?

A) "According to Rachel Burns, book author ..."
B) "According to Rachel Burns, author of the book Learn to Make Your Garden Grow More Beautiful..."
C) "According to a website about gardening..."
D) "According to Rachel Burns, quoted in the July 28, 2009 issue of Gardening Magazine in the article 'More Beautiful Gardens'..."

Question 25

Which of the following final speech preparations does the book recommend?

A) The night before the speech, use positive imagery.
B) The night before the speech, create visual aids.
C) Avoid practicing in front of a mirror.
D) Avoid practicing the speech out loud.

Question 26

The percentage of information in a speech that should appear on visual aids is approximately______-fourth(s).

Question 27

The recommendation that related items should be grouped close together is the design principle of _________.

Question 28

The actual words the audience hears you say (as opposed to what the audience sees you doing) is __________ delivery.

Question 29

A presentation that is prepared and written in advance, exactly as the speaker plans to deliver it, is a ___________ speech.

Question 30

The type of speech most audiences and speakers prefer, which is conversational but researched, organized, and practiced, is _________.

Question 31

Words or phrases such as "my topic is" or "my next point is" unnecessarily call attention to the ___________ of a speech.

Question 32

The relative highness or lowness of a speaker's tone is the vocal attribute of _________.

Question 33

Signaling important words or phrases through pitch, rate, and volume is known as _________.

Question 34

Vocal interferences such as "uh" and "you know" are called ____________.

Question 35

Telling the audience where your information is from is known as ________ a source.

Question 36

The textbook offers 5 guidelines for effectively preparing and using visual aids. Describe 4 of these recommendations and provide examples of how to apply them. Each example should discuss a different visual aid type or category.

Question 37

Consider the differences between manuscript speeches, memorized speeches, impromptu speeches, and extemporaneous speeches. Define each type of delivery method. Discuss the advantages and/or disadvantages of each, and explain the occasions for which each is best suited.

Question 38

Nonverbal delivery includes eye contact; facial expressions; posture, gestures, and movements; and clothing and grooming. Explain each, discuss what or how it communicates to the audience, and provide at least one piece of advice from the text that has been or will be helpful to you in your classroom speeches. Consider the various cultures in your classroom audience, the layout of the classroom, and your teacher's requirements; discuss the best ways to adapt nonverbal communication to meet these needs.

Question 39

The textbook discusses 8 attributes of vocal delivery or paralanguage. Which attributes are your strongest? Define at least 2 and explain how you became aware of this asset. Which attributes do you need to improve? Define at least 2 and explain how you might achieve this improvement.

Question 40

What are final preparations to help a speaker feel confident and ready the night before a presentation? Explain at least 4 of the tips the book provides. If possible, add a tip to the list that could help you the night before your speeches.