COM FINAL

Which of the following pairs of main points best meets the guideline that main points be related?

1. Sustainable business practices can reduce costs. 2. Environmental responsibility attracts investors. are related because they both address how environmentally friendly practices benefit businesses.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about presentation aids?

They often help listeners to retain information.

Which of the following examples is most likely to provide subjective information?

a brochure sponsored by a political party (subjective because it probably supports the views of the party.)

When a team settles on a plan and becomes psychologically bonded to a set of ideas, they undergo the process of

association (Association is the psychological bonding that occurs between people and their ideas. Because the purpose of most meetings and team communications is to increase agreement and strengthen the group's sense of purpose, members should seek association by the end of these interactions.)

Which group presentation format is the most interactive?

forum

The primary challenge of online meetings is

lack of relationship building.

What is considered to be the most productive time of the day to have a meeting?

late morning (Late morning is considered to be the most productive time of the day to have a meeting.)

Eileen urged the audience to adopt a whole-food, plant-based diet for its health benefits. Her presentation is an example of which type of speech?

persuasive

A virtual team is one that

uses technology to work together from different locations. (Organizations increasingly rely on virtual teams to complete a variety of tasks. These virtual teams generally consist of team members at various offices (including home offices) who rely almost entirely on virtual technologies to work with one another.)

An audience that learns best from illustrations, diagrams, and gestures is made up of

visual learners.

During her speech, Tisha was asked how this year's profits compare to last year's profits. If last year's profits were $20 million, and this year they are $20.1 million, which reply would be her best choice?

"We saw a slight increase over last year." (During questioning, many presenters are so committed to supporting their own positions that they respond with exaggeration or with excessive confidence.)

An example of a non-validating statement is,

"You don't care at all about the project." (Non-validating statements often sound accusing and blaming, such as You don't care at all about the project.)

Which of the following sets of results would most likely come from a search conducted with a general search engine?

2 million hits, including information from a wide variety of sources (A general search engine broadly scans the Internet to find both scholarly and non-scholarly articles about a topic.)

How are exaggeration and either/or thinking similar?

Both tend to simplify complex issues.

Opening a speech with the following statement is an example of which method of capturing listeners' attention? "Steve Jobs believed that the best results were achieved through conflict, disagreement, and discussion."

Cite an opinion.

Nora has convened a meeting to make a final decision on which products her team will produce next year. Every participant in the meeting has his or her own preferences, and she knows that there is a potential for disagreements and disappointment when some participants' favorite products are not selected. Which of the following should Nora do to maximize the chances that all participants will be committed to the group's final decision?

Ensure that all participants share their views. (Ensuring that all participants in a meeting share their views helps to create buy-in to the meeting's ultimate decisions, even among people who disagree with those decisions.)

__________ will most likely lead to bonding between participants in a meeting.

Finding common ground

Which team leader starts a meeting in the best way?

Irving begins by explaining what the purpose of the meeting is. (The team leader should start the meeting by explaining what it is about.)

Which of the following types of team dynamics will most likely enhance the decision-making quality of a team?

Participants often disagree about how to solve problems. (Teams that have more dissent reach higher quality decisions.)

Which manager deals with a difficult conversation in the most effective way?

The manager who makes Juan feel as if she really cares about him. (Managers and executives who approach difficult conversations in a caring manner typically accomplish much more in their careers.)

Which of the following is an accurate statement about online meetings?

They are often used to show products to customers in other countries. (Online meetings are often used to show products to customers who are far away including in other countries.)

What is the worst problem of online meetings?

They often involve making decisions too quickly. (The most prevalent challenge of online meetings of those listed is making decisions too quickly.)

What should you do if you are planning to use a potentially harmful aid during a presentation?

Warn the audience before the presentation and before you use the aid.

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a presentation at a conference of hospital human resource managers?

Welcoming Generation Z to the Health Care Workforce

eulogy

a speech made to honor the memory of people after their death and to comfort those who remain.

Disassociation is the process by which team members are able to

accept critiques without becoming defensive. (Disassociation is a process by which professionals accept critiques of their ideas without taking them personally or becoming defensive.)

Mel is the leader of a marketing team at an apparel company. When an issue comes up, he tends to make quick decisions without seeking input from anyone else. Mel's leadership style can best be characterized as

autocratic (Autocratic leaders view themselves as having both the authority and the responsibility to take action on behalf of their groups. When decisions need to be made, they make them, usually without asking others in the group what they want.)

The best leadership style for a group that is under severe time pressure is

autocratic (If the group's priority is to accomplish its tasks quickly, the autocratic style is best because only one person needs to make the decisions.)

A __________ meeting is considered a type of problem-solving meeting.

brainstorming

The primary purpose of seeking consensus is to

come up with a plan of action. (A consensus results in an approved plan of action.)

A conflict management style in which one side wins and the other side loses is called

competing (The competing style represents a high concern for our own needs and desires and a low concern for those of the other party. The goal is to win the conflict while the other party loses.)

Beth calls a meeting to assign the roles for a new project. This is an example of a __________ meeting.

coordination (A meeting that involves assigning roles for a new project is a coordination meeting.)

What are meetings called that discuss tasks, roles, and goals?

coordination meetings (Meetings that discuss tasks, roles, and goals are called coordination meetings.)

When a team member listens to a proposal in order to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, he or she is engaging in __________ listening.

critical (listening is listening to evaluate and analyze.)

People who visualize a successful speech usually

decrease their stress. (Research shows that people who visualize a successful speech performance experience less speaking anxiety and fewer negative thoughts when they actually deliver their speeches, compared to people who don't use visualization.)

During a meeting, oversimplifying an issue often causes others to become

defensive (Oversimplifying an issue can inadvertently cause others to become defensive because you are in effect disputing their story or challenging their identity.)

While speaking to a new recruit in his office, Drew mentioned that he used to have terrible public speaking anxiety, but after volunteering to give as many speeches as he could, the experience seldom bothers him anymore. Drew has used a process known as

desensitization. (The process of confronting frightening situations head-on is called desensitization, and it can significantly reduce the anxiety individuals experience about all sorts of fears, including public speaking.)

It is best to stand behind a podium

during a formal speech. (Standing behind a podium or table can help you project authority and add to the formality of the presentation.)

symposium format

each member of a small group makes an individual presentation, one after another, on a common topic.

People who are desensitizing themselves to public speaking anxiety need to remember that

each speech they give will become easier.

When facing a difficult choice, a democratic leader will typically

engage as many people as possible. (Group leaders who enact a democratic style reflect that principle in their leadership by engaging as many people as possible in decision making.)

During a meeting, Chen encourages Tina to explain her viewpoint thoroughly, even though he disagrees with it. In this example, Chen act as a(n)

facilitator (A facilitator tries to remain neutral during meeting to make sure all viewpoints are shared. As a result, a facilitator would make sure a person thoroughly explains his or her viewpoint even if the facilitator disagrees with it.)

The team member who acts from a neutral position to try to get people to participate in a meeting is the

facilitator (acts from a neutral position to get people to participate in a meeting.)

During the forming stage, team members

focus on gaining acceptance and avoiding conflict. (In the forming stage, team members focus on gaining acceptance and avoiding conflict. In some ways, this stage is a honeymoon period in which team members get to know one another.)

Wanda is giving a speech at work. To ease her nerves at the beginning of her speech, who should she look at?

friendly faces (In the opening moments of your presentation, when you are most apt to suffer from nervousness, look at those in the audience with whom you are most friendly.)

Myron's team has invited an engineering expert to give a speech outlining some of the aspects of a design proposal. However, Myron finds it difficult to listen effectively because there are too many technical details that he doesn't understand. Myron is suffering from

information overload. (Information overload occurs when a member of your team overloads you with information, making it difficult to listen effectively.)

During a presentation at your company, it is important to

introduce and name your colleagues. (By naming members in your organization or other relevant people, you help your audience members feel they are getting to know these important individuals.)

Communication apprehension is an experience common to people who are

introverts (Because of their more reserved nature, introverts often experience communication apprehension, anxiety or fear about communicating with others.)

A person with public speaking anxiety needs to know that

it is a normal reaction to public speaking.

The primary downside to the collaborating style of conflict management is that

it is the most time-consuming and laborious solution. (Because it can allow everyone to win, collaborating is often the best way for groups to handle conflict. Yet it can require a great deal of energy, patience, and imagination. Even when it is the ideal approach to managing conflict, it can also be the most time-consuming and laborious solution.)

The style of leadership that gives workers the most autonomy is

laissez-faire. (In groups of people who are proficient at working on their own, the laissez-faire style can be best because it gives them the greatest autonomy to do their work.)

A leader who rarely interacts with employees and assumes most problems will work themselves out can be characterized as

laissez-faire. (Leaders with a laissez-faire style rarely interact with employees, give them little feedback on job performance, and generally trust others to make the right decisions. When they are forced to oversee decisions or mediate conflicts, they step in for only as long as is necessary)

A strategy for keeping virtual teams energized is to periodically change

leaders (Team leaders should ensure frequent contact and communication to keep the team moving toward its goals. One strategy many virtual teams use is to periodically rotate team leaders. This helps energize the team and keeps team leaders from burning out. This strategy also helps develop leadership skills of team members.)

The most critical attribute for facilitating is

neutrality

Teams typically create a work plan in the __________ stage of development.

norming (In the norming stage (months 4 and 5), the team arrives at a work plan, including the roles, goals, and accountabilities.)

It is especially important to make people the subject of your sentences when discussing

numerical information. (Especially when you present numerical information, using people as the subjects of your sentences humanizes your presentation.)

The most effective way to view difficult conversations is as a(n)

opportunity to learn.

Which of the following is a personality trait associated with people who are extraverts?

outgoing (Extraversion is a personality trait shared by people who are friendly, assertive, and outgoing with others.)

A team that is capable of transforming conflict into consensus for future action has reached the __________ stage of development.

performing (In the performing stage (months 6 and 7), teams operate efficiently toward accomplishing their goals. They have evolved to a level at which they can transform disagreement and conflict into consensus for future action.)

At which stage of development does team culture contribute to peak performance?

performing (Team culture refers to a team's set of shared perceptions and commitment to collective values, norms, roles, responsibilities, and goals. Typically, teams rapidly develop such shared perceptions and commitment during the norming stage. Only at the performing stage, however, does team culture lead to peak performance.)

Jason calls a meeting to deal with an unexpected influx of orders for a toy dinosaur. This is an example of a(n) __________ meeting.

problem-solving

Among high-performing teams, the majority of comments are focused on

project-related issues. (Of every 100 comments team members in high-performing groups make, 60 to 70 directly relate to work—goals, coordination, roles, task clarification, and other project-related issues.)

In a business meeting, telling stories is a way for people to

share past interactions with coworkers. (In a business meeting, having people tell stories is a way for them to share versions of past interactions or explanations of business successes and failures.)

Groupthink happens when

team members feel pressured to agree despite having doubts.

At a recent team meeting, Julia's team members offered competing ideas about how the team should approach work. Julia's team is most likely in the __________ stage of development.

storming (In the storming stage (months 2 and 3), team members open up with their competing ideas about how the team should approach work.)

Compared to traditional teams, virtual teams are more likely to

struggle to make decisions. (Members of virtual teams are more likely than those in traditional teams to feel isolated and disconnected from colleagues, be unable to read nonverbal cues, and struggle to manage conflict, make decisions, and express opinions. Virtual teams also typically find it more challenging to maintain trust over the duration of their work together.)

It may be appropriate to conduct an online meeting, rather than a face-to-face meeting, when

there will be more than 25 people attending the meeting. (When you need to meet with a large group of people, it may be more appropriate to hold an online meeting than a face-to-face meeting.)

Three of the key elements of a good agenda are __________, __________, and __________.

time frames; expected outcomes; materials needed

Monica starts the online meeting by asking participants to talk about their favorite restaurant and why they like it so much. Why does Monica most likely do this?

to encourage participation (Posing a lively or contentious question at the start of the meeting is another way to engage attendees and encourage their participation.)

What is the goal of an informative speech?

to teach listeners something they may not know

The most effective communication technology for virtual meetings is

video (Using video allows virtual team members to better interpret one another's verbal and nonverbal cues. It also generally leads to faster decision making and makes it more difficult for participants to multitask during the meeting.)

Developing a specific mental image of winning or giving a successful performance is known as

visualization (A technique that often helps individuals perform well, even if they are experiencing anxiety, is visualization: developing a specific mental image of winning or giving a successful performance.)

Which of the following is a characteristic ranked highly by professionals in virtual teams?

willingly sharing information (Professionals in virtual teams rank the following characteristics as most important: willingly sharing information, being proactively engaged, and collaborating.)

An electronic storehouse of specific information you can search is called a

database. (an electronic storehouse of specific information that you can search. Using a research database is much like using a research search engine.)

An important part of audience analysis is taking into consideration such factors as age, sex, sexual orientation, culture, socioeconomic status, physical and mental characteristics, and political orientation, which are referred to as

demographic characteristics.

The guidelines "be specific," "be selective," and "be declarative" apply to

purpose statements.

William used so many presentation aids that he became confused during his speech. What did William fail to do?

strive for simplicity (Choose or create presentation aids that are as simple and straightforward as possible, so they don't detract from the presentation.)

Which of the following is an example of a call to action?

"I'm sending each of you a link, so that you can take my personality test today to figure out your own unique leadership strengths."

Which of the following is an example of a summary transition?

"I've already covered gathering market data and analyzing your target market." (A summary transition is a statement that briefly reminds listeners of points you have already made and signals that those points are complete, meaning you are about to move on to a new one. "I've already covered gathering market data and analyzing your target market" demonstrates this.)

Which of the following purpose statements best meets the guideline to "be specific"?

Explain why cryptocurrency is a good investment.

Which of the following behaviors would be more appropriate with an audience of 10 members compared with an audience of more than 100 members?

Invite audience members to introduce themselves.

How does previewing your main points help listeners pay attention to the body of a speech?

It helps listeners identify ahead of time what they should listen for.

How does public speaking anxiety affect the voice?

It makes the voice quiver. (Public speaking anxiety often causes the voice to quiver or sound tense—or to sound higher than normal.)

Which of the following questions will help you determine if a presentation topic is right for you?

What do I need to learn about this topic?

What speaking format features members of a group discussing a predetermined topic with one another in front of an audience?

a colloquium

A statement that expresses a specific idea related to the speech topic is called

a main point.

"Data Ethics in Financial Services" is an appropriate topic for a presentation at

a national conference of bank IT officers.

Which presentation aid takes the form of a circle divided into segments?

a pie chart (a graphic display in the form of a circle divided into segments, each of which represents a percentage of the whole)

Which of the following is best suited to searching for information about multiple topics that has been published in books, academic journals, and other periodicals?

a research search engine (A research search engine looks specifically for research that has been published in books, academic journals, and other periodicals.)

colloquium

a speaking format in which members of a group discuss a predetermined topic with one another in front of an audience.

Which is a particularly effective presentation aid to use when you want to compare data from two or more categories?

a table (a particularly effective option when you want to compare the same information for two or more groups.)

Thinking about how audience members will benefit from what you have to say is

a thoughtful way to analyze the audience.

At Ralph's retirement party, his manager made a short speech paying tribute to Ralph's distinguished career and wishing him well in retirement. What type of speech is this?

a toast

When a speaker says "ath-uh-lete" for "athlete," that is an example of

addition. (Addition is caused by adding unnecessary sounds to words.)

Which example of an information source is the most credible?

an academic database (To be credible, information must come from a trustworthy source. A source is convincing if experience, training, and expertise give its claims more authority than the claims of others. An academic database meets these criteria better than the other examples.)

Which example is most likely objective?

an article published in an academic journal (objective sources of information because they are heavily scrutinized for accuracy before being published.)

A short speech that helps an audience get to know something about another speaker before he or she comes to the stage is called

an introductory speech.

When a presentation jumps from point to point, the listeners

are likely to lose interest.

If your company sends you to speak to the manual laborers at its new construction site, it would be advisable for you to wear

blue jeans and a flannel shirt. (Dress to match the formality of—or to be slightly more formal than—your listeners' appearance. The more your personal appearance reflects theirs, the more they will perceive you as similar to them, and that perception enhances your credibility.)

When you consider such factors as the audience's purpose, its size, and the time available for your speech, you are analyzing the __________ of your speech.

context

When giving a presentation, your supporting material should have which of the following characteristics?

credibility, objectivity, and currency

Which of the following is good advice to following when using presentation aids?

devise a backup plan (Regardless of the type of presentation aid you plan to use, something can always go wrong that will prevent you from using it. Think through everything that might go wrong and devise a backup plan.)

One of the two most common reactions to public speaking anxiety is an urge to

escape from the audience.

When preparing a presentation, it is most important to conduct research to support your

factual claims. (fAll factual claims in a presentation should be supported by research)

By telling her audience of computer science majors that she lobbied for a new technology laboratory to improve their educational opportunities, Sheila is building credibility through demonstrating

goodwill. Speaking with sincerity will lead audiences to believe in your goodwill toward them.

While working on his presentation, Dylan remembers a humorous personal story that helps illustrate his thesis. This story will be most effective if Dylan uses it in his

introduction

When choosing a topic for a presentation, it is important to select one that

is suitable for the occasion

Kartik is going to deliver an extemporaneous speech to his team of associates tomorrow. One tip he should remember is to

maintain eye contact with the audience which helps their listeners engage. They can also speak in a more relaxed tone than if they were reading a script. Yet using speaking notes helps ensure that extemporaneous speakers won't forget their main points or lose their place.

When brainstorming possible topic ideas for a presentation, it is important to

name as many topics as possible without stopping to evaluate them.

A space pattern

organizes your main points according to geographic or physical areas. The above main points all address the same topic (productivity), but they are arranged by location (New York City, upstate areas, New Jersey).

For several hours, Brenda watches how people deal with a broken soda machine and takes notes about their reactions. She then uses the information for a speech she's giving about customer reactions to frustrating situations. This example shows which of the following types of data gathering?

personal observation (is observing a phenomenon and taking notes about what you see and hear.)

What is the term for something a speaker uses to stimulate the audience's senses during a speech?

presentation aid (Presentation aids consist of anything used in conjunction with a speech or presentation to stimulate listeners' senses.)

The best pattern for organizing main points that evaluate and address the challenge of restructuring a department that is not functioning effectively would be a

problem-solution pattern.

Using a database is most similar to using a

research search engine.

The CEO of an oil company must speak to the press about a recent oil spill. Which type of speech will best ensure that he gives the exact message that the senior executives and public relations department agreed upon?

scripted speech is composed word for word in a manuscript and then read aloud exactly as written.

What is most likely Darius's goal in making the following statement during his speech? "In conclusion, the tools I've reviewed will improve your work-life balance."

signal the end of his speech (The first goal of your conclusion is to signal to your audience that you are bringing your presentation to a close.)

Public speaking anxiety is commonly known as

stage fright.

When Abdul has to speak in front of others, he imagines that they are judging his appearance and his pronunciation. This causes his mouth to go dry, his palms to sweat, and his voice to get shaky. Abdul is experiencing

stress (Stress is the body's reaction to any type of perceived threat. Many people experience stress when they must speak in public because they feel that it threatens their emotional well-being. For instance, they might worry about experiencing embarrassment, disapproval, or ridicule if their speech doesn't go well.)

Alanza has a lot of supporting materials for her speech, including statistics and quotations. When organizing her presentation, Alanza should incorporate these details into her

subpoints

The one-day program included a series of presentations by management experts on issues affecting small-business owners, such as payroll tax reporting, workplace safety laws, and retirement strategies for the self-employed. An event such as this is called a

symposium

Before summarizing main points during the conclusion, effective speakers often repeat their

thesis statement.

The guidelines "be concrete," "make a statement," "be flexible," and "be truthful" will help you develop a strong

thesis statement.

Why is software such as SafeAssignment, iThenticate, or Turnitin used?

to combat plagiarism (instructors at many colleges and universities now employ plagiarism-prevention software, such as SafeAssignment, iThenticate, or Turnitin.)

What is the goal of extemporaneous speakers?

to sound as if they have not rehearsed as though it is being delivered spontaneously.

In a cause-and-effect pattern

you organize your points so they describe the causes of an event or a phenomenon and then identify its consequences. In this case, Thanh will show how better working conditions (cause) influence profits (effect).

Which of the following options best describes the difference between an interview and a survey?

An interview poses questions in the form of a conversation; a questionnaire poses questions in written form. (An interview is a structured conversation. A questionnaire asks questions in writing.)

Which of the following is an example of a survey?

At a mall, Pierre passes out a questionnaire for people to answer concerning buying preferences. (Distributing questionnaires is one way to conduct a survey.)

Jamila's thesis statement, "My company's cloud backup solution gives your business 100 percent protection from data loss," exaggerates her company's capabilities. Which guideline for developing a strong thesis does Jamila need to follow to improve her thesis?

Be truthful.

By telling a surprising story in the conclusion of her speech, Zehra is trying to accomplish which of the following goals?

Create a memorable moment whether you use humor, surprise, or drama, will help your listeners remember your presentation.

Which thesis statement option best fits the following purpose statement? "Teach my audience how to implement an efficient budgeting process."

Efficient budgeting requires vision, planning, and monitoring.

What might be the effect on the audience of a speaker who talks down to them?

Listeners might be annoyed and think the material is of little value to them.

Which example shows the most effective use of presentation aids?

Olivia's use of graphic slides enhanced the main message of her presentation. (They should never themselves become your focus. Instead, they should be like accessories, embellishing your delivery but not overpowering it.)

If the purpose of a speech is "to teach" and the topic is "management styles," which of the following is the best purpose statement for the speech?

Teach listeners the key components of effective management styles.

Which of the following statements about audience size is correct?

The larger the audience, the more formal you should make your presentation.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Internet?

The volume of information is both its greatest asset and greatest liability.

Why are narratives useful to use during a presentation?

They add a personal touch. (Narratives can be especially compelling for listeners because they often make a topic feel personal in a way that examples or statistics do not.)

Why is it recommended that speakers choose a presentation topic with which they are already familiar?

They will be able to speak with credibility and confidence.

Marsela has been asked to give a 10-minute speech to a local marketing association on recent revisions to mailing guidelines. Which of the following titles best indicates that she has thoughtfully considered both her audience and the context?

Updates to Direct-Mail Postal Regulations

Memorized speeches are advantageous because they

allow for enhanced use of gestures and eye contact. (can enhance credibility)

When would you be most likely to deliver a eulogy?

at a memorial service

Emilio is delivering a speech that incorporates many visual aids on a screen. Where should Emilio stand?

at the front of the room, beside the screen and facing the audience

When he shifts to his second point, Lemond walks in front of the podium and stands near the front of the stage. Lemond is using which kind of nonverbal transition to help listeners follow his speech?

body movement (Body movement uses the available space to move around during a presentation. You can highlight transitions from one point to the next nonverbally by changing where you are standing as you discuss each point.)

Public speaking anxiety

can become overwhelming. (When public speaking anxiety is particularly intense, it can become debilitating—that is, it can overwhelm people and prevent them from speaking or performing effectively.)

Subpoints

can clarify the meaning of a main point, provide examples, offer evidence, and elaborate on your argument. You will usually incorporate your supporting materials—such as quotations, definitions, and statistics—into your subpoints.

Thanh is organizing a speech about how better working conditions ultimately improve profits. Which of the following is the best pattern for Thanh's speech?

cause-and-effect pattern

organize the body of your speech

identify the main points you want to address. A main point is a statement expressing a specific idea or theme related to the speech topic.

Which type of speech is delivered on the spot, with little or no preparation?

impromptu one you deliver on the spot, with little or no preparation.

During your speech, you use a few phrases that other people wrote without giving credit to their authors. This is an example of

incremental theft. (happens when you fail to give credit for small portions of your speech.)

Staring at the floor while speaking is a trait

inexperienced speakers often use to remain calm.

What is meant by a kinesthetic learning style?

learning by participating in group activities and hands-on activities

The speed at which a person speaks is known as

rate

"Secondly, good negotiators know which questions to ask when working out a business deal" features an example of a(n)

signpost (Words or phrases that distinguish one point in your presentation from another, such as "for example" or "secondly" are known as signposts because they serve as signs to help listeners follow the path or outline of your speech.)

The following main points are organized in which type of pattern? 1. Productivity in our New York City office is at an all-time high. 2. Our employees in rural, upstate areas are more efficient when they are allowed to work from home. 3. We are experiencing productivity problems at our New Jersey location.

space pattern

When planning a presentation, in addition to considering which topics are right for you and for the audience, it is important to consider

the emotional tone of the event.

Currency of sources would be the most important when presenting on which of the following topics?

the latest technologies for streaming videos online (Using recent supporting material is particularly important when you're speaking about issues that change continually, such as streaming technology.)

A statement that improves flow by connecting one point to another in a speech is called a

transition is a statement that logically connects one point in a speech to the next, giving it a satisfying flow.

After thinking carefully about the audience for his upcoming presentation, Hussein revised his PowerPoint slides to include less text and more illustrations and diagrams. He rehearsed his speech, incorporating lively gestures and metaphors. What learning style was Hussein anticipating in his audience?

visual learners