BCOMM 12 Chapter review
Use the __________ approach if the subject involves routine information or good news and use the __________ approach if the subject involves bad news or persuasion.
-Direct -Indirect
What type size is appropriate for most on-screen presentation slides?
28-36 point
What can be done to minimize the loss of nonverbal feedback from the audience during the online presentation?
Ask for feedback via a backchannel frequently
Which of the following should be used to complement, but not replace, your textual presentation?
Audio and visual clips
Audience members can carry on their own parallel communication during a presentation via the ________ by using Twitter.
Backchannel
Which of the following could be considered a back-up plan for the speaker, ensuring a more professional demeanor and increased confidence when things go wrong?
Being prepared to make a complete presentation if you don't have access to your slides.
You need to establish your __________ because audiences tend to decide within a few minutes whether you're worth listening to.
Credibility
Which of the following should be completed before you begin to complete the production efforts for the presentation?
Finalizing slides
Which of the following is a disadvantage of free-form slides?
Free-form slides require the presenter to convey more of the presentation content and rely on the slide less
__________ are any printed materials you give the audience to enhance your presentation.
Handouts
A __________ can be used to jump to another slide, to a website, or to another program entirely.
Hyperlink
One way to improve the power of your visual aids and your presentation in general is to do what?
Keep things simple
__________ presentations are outlined like conventional messages and follow a predefined flow from start to finish.
Linear
Speaking from __________is usually the most effective and easiest delivery mode for presenters.
Notes
__________ control(s) how one slide replaces another on the screen.
Slide transitions
Which of the following techniques will help you convert anxiety into positive energy during a presentation?
Take a three-second break if you need to
When preparing your message for your audience, which of the following will have the least effect on the adaptation process?
The scope of the presentation
________ become(s) more important the longer a presentation is.
Transitions
When designing effective slides, which of the following should be avoided?
Using the slide to replace your words
Which of the following is a disadvantage when using visual aids in a presentation?
Visual aids can contain too much information, causing the audience to read the visual aids instead of listening to the speaker
