ENGL-14-10 Learn It: Chapter 12 Business Presentations

According to the chapter, at which point should you distribute handouts, if applicable? Before the presentation During the presentation After the presentation

After the presentation

Which of the following approaches is recommended when presenting to a hostile audience? Check all that apply. Avoid a question-and-answer period at the end. Incorporate personal anecdotes. Aim to be dynamic and entertaining. Speak evenly and slowly. Include objective data and expert opinion.

Avoid a question-and-answer period at the end. Speak evenly and slowly. Include objective data and expert opinion.

Fear of public speaking is known by experts as which of the following? Glossophobia Stage presence Freeze mentality

Glossophobia

To enhance a presentation, a slide or canvas should be incorporated for which of the following purposes? Check all that apply. Showcase the special effects features of the software Highlight points you want your audience to remember Lengthen the presentation Provide a transition from one major point to the next Simplify complex ideas

Highlight points you want your audience to remember Provide a transition from one major point to the next Simplify complex ideas

Audience members who are defensive, emotional, and/or outwardly negative are considered to be __________ .

Hostile

Which of the following strategies are appropriate for presenting to an uninterested audience? Check all that apply. Incorporate colorful visuals and powerful quotations. Use a pro/con or topical organizational pattern. Use large physical gestures. Ask the audience to participate.

Incorporate colorful visuals and powerful quotations. Use large physical gestures. Ask the audience to participate.

Which of the following is the most important part of preparing for a presentation? Knowing your purpose Researching your audience Selecting your visuals

Knowing your purpose

Which presentation type takes the form of an audio recording distributed via an app or on a website? Webinar Podcast Virtual Presentation

Podcast

During a presentation, verbal signposts should signal which of the following? Check all that apply. Previews of upcoming content Summaries of key concepts Examples of imagery Nonverbal messages Transitions between points

Previews of upcoming content Summaries of key concepts Transitions between points

Which of the following statements regarding the use of color in presentations are true? Check all that apply. In the United States, green relates to trust, tranquility, and conservatism. Primary ideas are best conveyed with bold colors such as blue and purple. For presentations in darkened rooms, use light-colored text on a light background. Text color should provide high contrast to the background color.

Primary ideas are best conveyed with bold colors such as blue and purple. Text color should provide high contrast to the background color.

Which of the following describes extemporaneous presentation delivery? Sharing information spontaneously without rehearsing Reciting the introduction, key points, and conclusion from memory Speaking freely, generally without notes, after preparing and rehearsing

Speaking freely, generally without notes, after preparing and rehearsing

Which of the following would be considered special effects in a presentation? Images intended to clarify information Swirling text intended to create emphasis A best case/worst case organizational patter

Swirling text intended to create emphasis

Pictorial superiority refers to which of the following? The idea that information conveyed with images is more memorable than text alone The practice of copyrighting images before sharing them online The practice of placing images as close as possible to their corresponding text

The idea that information conveyed with images is more memorable than text alone

Which of the following statements is true about the use of special effects in a presentation? They distract the audience, drawing attention away from your main points. Excessive motion on presentation slides helps to clarify content. A presenter's credibility should be based on the use of animation and sound within slides.

They distract the audience, drawing attention away from your main points.

Regardless of the type of audience you face, plan your presentation so that it focuses on audience __________ .

benefits

Presenters can achieve effective repetition and visual unity through the use of a _________ slide.

blueprint

A presentation which presents an overview or summary of an issue, proposal, or problem is called a ____________ .

briefing

While still a popular presentation tool, PowerPoint is known for its users' overreliance on ___________.

bullet points

Adding variety to your voice and using facial expressions and physical gestures strategically is a way to show your _____________ during a presentation.

enthusiasm

Asking questions such as Are the font styles and sizes readable from the back of the room? and Is my message presented in a visually appealing way? can help you _________ your presentation.

evaluate

Presentations including audio, video, images, and/or animation are known as ____________.

multimedia

The genuine connection presenters should aim to form with the audience is commonly known as __________ .

rapport

The benefit audience members believe they have received from a presentation is known as a __________ .

take-away

A web-based presentation, lecture, or workshop is known as a ___________ .

webinar