Question 1

On her way to public speaking class,Delaney decided to add one last presentation aid to her speech.Was this a good idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes; the more creative the presentation aids,the better the speech will be.
B)  Yes; if Delaney was certain that the presentation aid would make a difference.
C)  No; because Delaney did not have a chance to rehearse with the new aid.
D)  No; you should never use more than one presentation aid. C

Question 2

It is usually better to use a chalkboard or whiteboard than to use a chart,graph,or drawing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Identify and explain six guidelines for using handouts effectively.

Accepted Answer

1.Do not distribute your handout during the presentation unless your listeners must refer to the material while you're talking about it.Do not distribute handouts that have only marginal relevance to your verbal message.They will defeat your purpose. 
2.Control listeners' attention.If you do distribute a handout and you see that your listeners are giving the written material more attention than they are giving you,tell them where in the handout you want them to focus.For example,you could say,"I see that many of you are interested in the second and third pages of the report.I'll discuss those items in just a few moments.I'd like to talk about a few examples before we get to page 2." 
3.After distributing your handouts,tell audience members to keep the material face down until you're ready to talk about the material.This will help listeners resist the temptation to peek at your handout instead of keeping their focus on you and your message.  
4.Clearly number the pages on your handout material.This will make it easy for you to direct audience members to specific pages in your handouts. 5.Consider preparing images of each page to project on a computer-prepared slide.You'll be able to display the specific page you're talking about; you can also quickly point to the paragraph or chart on the page you want them to focus on.Listeners will be able to see what page you're on if they miss your verbal announcement.It's not a good idea,however,to economize by only displaying detailed material and not providing handouts.The print will be too small to be seen clearly. 
6.If your listeners do not need the information in your handouts during your presentation,tell them that you will distribute a summary of the key ideas at the end of your talk.Your handout could include a copy of all computer-generated slides or it might summarize the specific action you want your audience to take,as well as distill the key information you have discussed.

Question 4

Visual aids can help you communicate ideas with greater clarity and impact than you can words alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Your speech is always subordinate to your presentation aids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People should NOT serve as visual aids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A _______ consists of flat areas of various lengths to represent information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______ consists of flat areas of...

Question 8

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of people as presentation aids in a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should never use other people as presentation aids in a speech because it increases the potential for something to go wrong.
B)  You should rehearse with the person and avoid using a spur-of-the-moment volunteer in a speech.
C)  You should make sure the person stands next to you the entire time you deliver your speech,otherwise their entrance might distract the audience.
D)  You should avoid using others as presentational aids; rely on yourself as the presentational aid.

Question 9

Which of the following guidelines should you adhere to when using a photograph as a presentation aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pass it around to the entire audience.
B)  Make copies of it and distribute the copies.
C)  Incorporate it into a computer program or a PowerPoint slide.
D)  Hold it up high enough so the entire audience can see it.

Question 10

When developing presentation aids,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  make them easy to see.
B)  make them complex.
C)  use exciting aids even if they are a little dangerous.
D)  choose the type of aid that is easiest to prepare.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and explain using specific examples)five techniques...

Question 12

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 demonstration.
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 13

Charts summarize and present a great deal of information in a small amount of space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Presentation aids help listeners to organize ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the primary reason that presentation aids enhance an audience's memory of a speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Presentation aids can be quite colorful and,therefore,memorable.
B)  Audience members will better understand and remember the speech because of visual reinforcement.
C)  Audiences rarely listen when someone is just talking.
D)  Presentation aids are simple to produce and help the audience perceive you as an expert.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a two-dimensional presentation aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  a model of the human heart
B)  a puppy dog
C)  a graph of population growth
D)  a set of golf clubs

Question 17

Kayt had carefully planned presentation aids for her speech on "Quilting." She demonstrated how to sew together the squares by hand,which required her to concentrate on the quilt.What guideline for using presentation aids did Kayt violate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kayt did not select a visually stimulating aid for her audience.
B)  Kayt did not rehearse with her visual aid before the presentation.
C)  Kayt focused on the presentation aid instead of the audience.
D)  Kayt should have passed a finished quilt square around to the class instead.

Question 18

Identify and explain the four factors you should consider to select the right presentation aid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and explain the four factors you...

Question 19

By listing your main ideas on a chart,poster,or PowerPoint slide you can

Accepted Answer

A)  persuade listeners to accept your point of view.
B)  help listeners organize ideas.
C)  decrease your speaker apprehension.
D)  make your delivery seamless.

Question 20

A _______ is any object that reinforces your point visually or aurally so that your audience can better understand it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______ is any object that reinforces...

Exam 14: Designing and Using Presentation Aids

On her way to public speaking class,Delaney decided to add one last presentation aid to her speech.Was this a good idea?

It is usually better to use a chalkboard or whiteboard than to use a chart,graph,or drawing.

Identify and explain six guidelines for using handouts effectively.

Visual aids can help you communicate ideas with greater clarity and impact than you can words alone.

Your speech is always subordinate to your presentation aids.

People should NOT serve as visual aids.

A _______ consists of flat areas of various lengths to represent information.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of people as presentation aids in a speech?

Which of the following guidelines should you adhere to when using a photograph as a presentation aid?

When developing presentation aids,you should

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?

Charts summarize and present a great deal of information in a small amount of space.

Presentation aids help listeners to organize ideas.

What is the primary reason that presentation aids enhance an audience's memory of a speech?

Which of the following is an example of a two-dimensional presentation aid?

Kayt had carefully planned presentation aids for her speech on "Quilting." She demonstrated how to sew together the squares by hand,which required her to concentrate on the quilt.What guideline for using presentation aids did Kayt violate?

Identify and explain the four factors you should consider to select the right presentation aid.

By listing your main ideas on a chart,poster,or PowerPoint slide you can

A _______ is any object that reinforces your point visually or aurally so that your audience can better understand it.