Question 1

Examples may be _____, or imagined, as long as the distinction is made clear and they are not factual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Examples may be _____, or imagined, as...

Question 2

A speaker decides to include a particular type of example, one that she will convey by telling a brief story. This means she will be using a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  definition. 
B)  illustration. 
C)  analogy. 
D)  narrative.

Question 3

In designing slides for a computer-assisted presentation, it is best to use a font size of 14 to 18 points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

List and briefly discuss at least three of the five main benefits of using presentation aids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and briefly discuss at least three...

Question 5

Keegan wants to display illustrations and photos during his informative speech on volcano formation. Which guideline should Keegan follow for using this presentation aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pass around the aids during the main body of the speech. 
B)  Enlarge or project the aids in a size large enough for everyone to see. 
C)  Display the aids only after the conclusion of the speech. 
D)  Look at each aid as he talks about it to emphasize its importance.

Question 6

What type of presentation aid is useful for showing differences over time, clarifying how a whole is divided into parts, and comparing amounts or sizes?

Accepted Answer

A)  word chart 
B)  model 
C)  map 
D)  graph

Question 7

An environmentalist will be including many scientific concepts and terms in his talk and wants to define them in different ways. He can use four types of definitions:

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract, concrete, formal, and informal. 
B)  real, hypothetical, analytical, and concrete. 
C)  literal, figurative, logical, and narrative. 
D)  etymology, authority, negation, and specific examples.

Question 8

Figurative analogies are used to clearly and vividly compare items from the same class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Examples are not definitions, but they can serve a defining function by clarifying a term or phrase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In speaking about census data on income levels in her state, the governor uses the term mean, which refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the highest. 
B)  the lowest. 
C)  the average. 
D)  the total.

Question 11

A salesperson wants to include the very best type of presentation aid to support his talk on the company's new product line. What are generally considered the best presentation aids?

Accepted Answer

A)  objects 
B)  models 
C)  handouts 
D)  people

Question 12

A student assumes she should include presentation aids in her first speech, but she's not sure of the benefits. What is one way they will help her speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  by surprising the audience 
B)  by using time and adding filler 
C)  by providing visual or auditory variety 
D)  by introducing the main points

Question 13

Speakers can define a term by referring to its _____, such as noting its roots in world languages or describing how it came to mean what it now means.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speakers can define a term by referring...

Question 14

What is the maximum number of segments that a pie graph or a bar graph should have so the audience can understand them?

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  twelve

Question 15

For the first time, a retail manager is designing slides for a computer-assisted presentation to accompany her training session. She should avoid

Accepted Answer

A)  using the same old templates provided by the software. 
B)  trying to create charts or tables. 
C)  including too many visuals and graphics. 
D)  putting only one thought on each slide.

Question 16

When used in speech presentations, photographs and illustrations

Accepted Answer

A)  are poor choices as visual aids. 
B)  should be passed around for all to see. 
C)  tend to distort the meaning of the message. 
D)  could be converted to transparencies or slides.

Question 17

Discuss several ways to establish a source's credibility during a speech. Then choose a well-known authority on a particular subject (an author, historian, attorney, scientist, educator, government official, etc.) and explain how you would introduce the testimony of this expert in a speech.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss several ways to establish a source's...

Question 18

A speaker gives a talk on meditating, comparing it in a creative and vivid way to listening to music. She is using a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  figurative analogy. 
B)  literal analogy. 
C)  illustration as an example. 
D)  narrative as an example.

Question 19

How should speakers handle numerical data in their presentations? Identify and define the two main types, and discuss several guidelines for using data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of How should speakers handle numerical data in...

Question 20

Name the three primary types of graphs often used in presentations. How are they similar? How are they different?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name the three primary types of graphs...

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Examples may be _____, or imagined, as long as the distinction is made clear and they are not factual.

A speaker decides to include a particular type of example, one that she will convey by telling a brief story. This means she will be using a(n)

In designing slides for a computer-assisted presentation, it is best to use a font size of 14 to 18 points.

List and briefly discuss at least three of the five main benefits of using presentation aids.

Keegan wants to display illustrations and photos during his informative speech on volcano formation. Which guideline should Keegan follow for using this presentation aid?

What type of presentation aid is useful for showing differences over time, clarifying how a whole is divided into parts, and comparing amounts or sizes?

An environmentalist will be including many scientific concepts and terms in his talk and wants to define them in different ways. He can use four types of definitions:

Figurative analogies are used to clearly and vividly compare items from the same class.

Examples are not definitions, but they can serve a defining function by clarifying a term or phrase.

In speaking about census data on income levels in her state, the governor uses the term mean, which refers to

A salesperson wants to include the very best type of presentation aid to support his talk on the company's new product line. What are generally considered the best presentation aids?

A student assumes she should include presentation aids in her first speech, but she's not sure of the benefits. What is one way they will help her speech?

Speakers can define a term by referring to its _____, such as noting its roots in world languages or describing how it came to mean what it now means.

What is the maximum number of segments that a pie graph or a bar graph should have so the audience can understand them?

For the first time, a retail manager is designing slides for a computer-assisted presentation to accompany her training session. She should avoid

When used in speech presentations, photographs and illustrations

Discuss several ways to establish a source's credibility during a speech. Then choose a well-known authority on a particular subject (an author, historian, attorney, scientist, educator, government official, etc.) and explain how you would introduce the testimony of this expert in a speech.

A speaker gives a talk on meditating, comparing it in a creative and vivid way to listening to music. She is using a(n)

How should speakers handle numerical data in their presentations? Identify and define the two main types, and discuss several guidelines for using data.

Name the three primary types of graphs often used in presentations. How are they similar? How are they different?