SAM 3250J: Chapter 19

Which of the following is true of a monologue presentation? A) In a monologue presentation, the speaker functions as an expert and questions are asked at the end of the presentation. B) In a monologue presentation, the speaker serves as a facilitator to help the audience tap its own knowledge. C) In a monologue presentation, the speaker encourages the audience to ask questions during the presentation. D) In a monologue presentation, the speaker delivers the information in a conversational and interactive manner. E) In a monologue presentation, the speaker presents the questions or issues that both the speaker and audience have agreed on in advance.

In a monologue presentation, the speaker functions as an expert and questions are asked at the end of the presentation.

Which of the following guidelines should you follow when handling questions in an oral presentation? A) Avoid linking your answers to the points you've covered in the presentation. B) Say, "That's a good question" when a member of the audience asks you a question. C) Answer a question spontaneously even if you don't know the answer. D) Nod your head to indicate that you understand a question as it is asked. E) Summarize the main points at the end of the question period.

Summarize the main points at the end of the question period

Dominic is presenting a report on a failed project. He begins his presentation by explaining the problems faced by the team while working on the project, such as the short deadlines and the small workforce. Then, he identifies the causes of these problems. He concludes by suggesting that the company expand its workforce. According to the scenario, Dominic has used the _____ pattern of organizing the information in his presentation. A) chronological B) pro-con C) excluding alternatives D) problem-causes-solution E) 1-2-3

problem-causes-solution

Leona delivers a presentation to the employees of her firm about the sales targets for the approaching quarter. In her presentation, she emphasizes certain words in her sentences such as, "You have achieved this in the past, and you can do it again!" and "I believe this is possible!" Her presentation positively affects the employees and inspires them to work hard toward achieving their targets. Which of the following voice qualities has Leona used to motivate her audience? A) Tone of Voice B) Enunciation C) Pitch D) Stress E) Timbre

stress

Which of the following should you do to deal with fear during a presentation? A) Picture stress leaving your body as you exhale. B) Do not pause while you're talking and keep your feet together. C) Contract your muscles and breathe fast. D) Concentrate on your feelings and not the audience. E) Avoid looking at the audience while you're speaking.

Picture stress leaving your body as you exhale.

Whitney has to deliver an informative presentation on a new laptop model to a large group of people. Which of the following guidelines should Whitney follow in order to effectively deliver her presentation? A) She should avoid the use of color and visuals as it tends to distract the audience. B) She should avoid giving her audience a written outline of her presentation as it might help them track her mistakes. C) She should avoid providing examples because they might confuse the audience and raise more questions. D) She should provide new information and not link it to the knowledge the audience already has. E) She should avoid bringing up the negatives of the new model unless she is sure that the audience will think of them.

She should avoid bringing up the negatives of the new model unless she is sure that the audience will think of them.

Gabrielle is delivering a presentation on the different mediums that can be used to spread awareness about the need to conserve the Yellow River in China. She begins her presentation by explaining why television advertisements should not be used as a means of promoting awareness. Then, she moves on to discuss the disadvantages of using radio advertising to promote their cause. She concludes her presentation by discussing print media, specifically newspapers, and how they can serve their purpose by spreading the message to a wider public base. Which of the following patterns of organizing data did Gabrielle use in her presentation? A) The problem-causes-solution pattern B) The pro-con pattern C) The excluding alternatives pattern D) The chronological pattern E) The 1-2-3 pattern

The excluding alternatives pattern

Which of the following is a difference between oral messages and written messages? A) Unlike written messages, oral messages make it easier to minimize undesirable emotions. B) Unlike written messages, oral messages make it easier to use emotion to help persuade an audience. C) Oral messages can make use of visuals to clarify or emphasize material while written messages cannot. D) Oral messages make it easier to present extensive or complex data compared to written messages. E) Oral messages use you-attitude while written messages use we-attitude

Unlike written messages, oral messages make it easier to use emotion to help persuade an audience.

Which of the following guidelines should you follow when designing a PowerPoint presentation? A) You should use only one slide to cover a topic irrespective of its size. B) You should use a big font size for your titles: 44 or 50 points. C) You should try to create slides with more text than visuals. D) You should include as many bullet points as possible on each slide. E) You should use different backgrounds for different slides.

You should use a big font size for your titles: 44 or 50 points.

Johanna begins her presentation on the effects of climate change by saying, "'Climate change is the worst catastrophe man has ever witnessed!' That's what Raymond Bennet said." Which of the following openers has Johanna used in her presentation? A) An anecdote B) A question C) A quotation D) A startling statement E) A memoir

a quotation