public speaking chapter 14
In which of the following scenarios would a video clip be the most useful form of visual aid?
A speech comparing presidential speaking styles
Jessie has brochures she would like to give her audience so that they can take the material home. When would be the correct time to pass out this material?
At the close of her presentation
When using technology for a presentation, it is important to try to do which of the following beforehand, if feasible?
Check the equipment Arrange for a technician to fix any problems Practice with the equipment
When presenting visual aids, speakers should do which of the following?
Display visual aids only when talking about them Explain each visual aid as it is displayed Focus on talking to their listeners rather than looking at their visual aids
Which of the following are steps to keep in mind when creating a visual aid using presentation technology?
Figure out which information needs to be highlighted Decide where the visual aid works best
Ben is giving a speech on playing paintball and is considering bringing various objects needed for the sport. Where should the objects be while he is not referencing them?
He should put them in a box beside the podium, from which he can pull each object as he discusses it.
What is the best way to remember when to click on the next slide while giving a speech using presentation technology?
Include cues for changing the slide in your speaking outline.
Which of the following is the most common mistake beginning speakers make when using charts?
Including too much information
What is the best way to determine where to place a visual aid?
Inspect the room before the speech and place the visual aid where it will be most visible.
A speaker who wants to include a graph in a presentation created with presentation technology should do which of the following?
Keep the graph simple Include a title Add the graph only if it is truly needed
Which of the following are good reasons to limit the amount of text on slides?
Less text means audiences can more easily process information as you speak Including more words means that the text might get very small More words distract audiences
Which of the following are color combinations that should be avoided due to the difficulty of differentiating between them?
Orange and red Red and green Blue and green
Which of the following are examples of commonly used presentation technologies?
PowerPoint Keynote Prezi
Shawna gave a speech to her history class on the Louisiana Purchase. The day before the speech, she decided to incorporate several maps as visual aids. However, during her speech, Shawna lost track of where she was on her outline when she stopped to discuss the maps. What is the best way to avoid this situation?
Prepare visual aids well in advance.
When Deshanna went to the front of the room for her speech, she took a long time finding where to insert her flash drive, and then she could not determine how to switch to slide-show mode. During the presentation, she forgot to move to the next slide on several occasions. How could Deshanna have avoided these problems?
She should have indicated in her speaking notes when to change slides. She should have familiarized herself with the equipment in the room. She should have rehearsed more with her visual aids.
In order to present visual aids effectively, a speaker should do which of the following?
Talk to the audience while presenting them Explain them clearly Practice with them ahead of time
Carla used presentation software to prepare visual aids to accompany her speech. She started creating slides several weeks before the speech to give her time to practice her delivery, and included at least a paragraph of text on each slide explaining the images being presented. What is wrong with this scenario?
The amount of text used in visual aids should be kept to a minimum.
Which is the most important benefit for the audience when the speaker uses fewer words on slides?
The audience can process images and graphics rather than reading.
What are recommended guidelines for adding color to a slide?
Use high contrast between font color and background color. Use color consistently.
What should the speaker describe when discussing a visual aid?
The major features of the aid What the aid means
An illustrator is giving a speech to an art class on her technique for drawing some of her most well-known characters. Which of the following would be the most effective form of visual aid?
The speaker's hand
To what does the phrase "Death by PowerPoint" refer?
The tendency of speakers to read through boring and poorly designed visual aids as if they were a manuscript.
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for ensuring that the fonts used in a presentation program are clear, legible, and consistent?
Using a built-in theme
When should an image be included in a presentation?
When it is essential to the speaker's point
What are some key points to remember when practicing using presentation technology?
You should practice with the mouse or keyboard so you won't have to fumble or look down much to advance your slides. You should address the audience and not the screen. You should allow extra time for rehearsal.
A determining factor in deciding whether visual aids are large enough is that a person sitting ______ of the room should be able to see them clearly.
at the back
When discussing a visual aid, a speaker's eyes should be focused on the
audience
True or false: Presentation technologies are rarely used outside of the school setting.
false
When speakers decide to use themselves as a visual aid, they should take special care to make sure their movements
match their words
When designing slides, you should use
one or two fonts maximum.
Barry wanted to explain to his audience the various types of nautical flags. His best option for a visual aid to illustrate his ideas would be
photographs of the flags in use
Benita wanted to explain to her audience the various areas of spending in the budget of the American Cancer Society. Which of the following types of visual aids would be the best choice?
pie graph
When deciding whether to use a chart as a visual aid, you should remember that charts
should not contain too much information. help present blocks of information. should be uncluttered.
When constructing visual aids, you should make them ______ to help your audience comprehend them.
simple clear to the point
While preparing for a speech to his geology class, Kyle came across a useful illustration of the layers of the Earth in a book he found in the library. Kyle brought the book to class to use during his speech, holding it up as he discussed the topic of stratification. What is wrong with this scenario?
the illustration is too small to be helpful
What is the primary factor to consider when deciding how large to make a visual aid?
the size of the room
Drawings, photographs, graphs, and videos are examples of
visual aids
If you cannot visit the presentation room prior to the day of your speech, which of the following is a good idea?
Before your presentation, ensure equipment is working properly Arrive early the day of your speech See if you can find out what type of presentation equipment the room has
Which of the following should be the intended uses of presentation technologies?
Clarifying and strengthening ideas Enhancing your message
Which of the following are types of visual aids?
Demonstrations Charts Models
Chris gave a speech to his colleagues on the last quarter's sales numbers. He prepared a pamphlet of information that visually represented the trends he discussed in his speech and had the audience pass it around as he was speaking. However, this approach created a distraction that reduced the effectiveness of his speech. Which of the following would have been a better approach?
Display the information using a projection screen or large poster. Avoid using a visual aid. Hand the information out to everyone after the speech is over.
Terrence gave a speech on the Apollo 11 space mission and decided to show a 5-minute video clip of the launch and of moon landing in the middle of the speech to help illustrate his ideas. However, by the end of the clip the class seemed distracted and bored. What mistake did Terrence make?
His video clip should be shorter than 30 seconds.
Which of the following is a requirement for visual aids to be effective?
Incorporate visuals smoothly into the rest of the speech.
When preparing visual ads, you should do which of the following?
Keep them simple Make them large enough Prepare them in advance
Which of the following are true about passing around visual aids during a speech?
Listeners might explore an object or handout at their own pace rather than focusing on what the speaker is saying about it. While waiting for the visual aid to come to them, listeners might focus on the person who has it before them instead of focusing on the speaker. Listeners might be handling the visual aid instead of listening to the speaker.
Lizzie is giving a speech on the Great Barrier Reef and has many images to use as visual aids. When she gets to the classroom, she sees that the lectern is directly in front of the projection screen and cannot be moved. What is the best way for Lizzie to handle the situation?
Lizzie should stand to the side of the screen and use a pointer when discussing the images to avoid further obstructing them.
When preparing a visual aid using technology for your speech, it is best to
avoid making it too fancy or too plain.
Noah wanted to illustrate for his audience the change in the number of homeless people living in Chicago between 2000 and 2010. Which of the following types of visual aids would most effectively display his statistics?
bar graph line graph
Ideally, speakers should construct visual aids
before they begin the rehearsal process.
When presenting visual aids, speakers should
display them in a prominent place only while the visual aid is being discussed.
Howie was preparing a speech to his classmates about his recent trip to China. As he put together his visual aids, he decided to use a colorful photo of a Chinese New Year parade as his background. He then used one decorative font and listed numerous points on each slide. By doing this, which guideline for preparing visual aids did he violate?
keep visual aids simple
Mimi is giving a speech on how to make various flower arrangements. She would like to demonstrate one technique during the first part of her presentation by bringing all the materials needed to make the arrangement. However, part of her presentation will focus on photographs of other types of arrangements. To coordinate her visual aids, she should
use the objects in the first part of the speech, then place them out of sight when it is time to go to the photographs.
