pt.4

Which of the following statements is NOT true about occasion analysis?

Never adapt your remarks to fit the setting.

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for using quotations during a presentation?

Use lengthy quotations often, always keeping their original form.

Which step of the motivated sequence calls for a response by the audience?

action

Supporting material that explains the unfamiliar by comparing it to the familiar is called a(n)

analogy

It is generally not effective to __________ while presenting your speech.

constantly pace back and forth

Use a rhetorical question as an opening statement in order to

involve your listeners in your topic.

An interactive presentation

is common in sales settings.

Which of the following statements is NOT included in the list of functions for an introduction?

Challenge the audience to action.

Which is a guideline for designing effective visuals?

Keep the design simple.

In public speaking, the phrase "common ground" refers to

a strategy in which the speaker shows that some of her or his beliefs are similar to the audience's beliefs.

Corinne is planning to give a presentation to a group of investors concerning her company's new line of paper products. She wants to carefully control the order in which she reveals information during her presentation. When would the best time be for her to answer questions from the audience?

after the presentation

If you had only a specific amount of time to present your ideas, when would be the most appropriate time for the audience to ask questions?

after the presentation

A ____________ is an abstract two-dimensional drawing that demonstrates the various properties of an object or concept.

diagram

Hua was giving a presentation to a group of investors using a delivery style that did not allow him to connect very well with his audience. Hua read from his notes and rarely looked up at the audience. His sentences were long and complex. What method of delivery did Hua use for his presentation?

manuscript

In which of the following cultures would the words of a witness probably be regarded with suspicion?

African

Which of the following would be the BEST specific goal statement for a persuasive speech about solar heating?

After hearing my presentation, at least a quarter of the audience will sign up to receive additional information about solar heating.

Which the following is true about using examples as supporting evidence for a main point?

Examples should be typical, not isolated instances.

All of the following are true about managing mistakes in your delivery EXCEPT:

If the audiovisual equipment fails to function properly, apologize several times, then ask the audience to wait while you find someone to make handouts to distribute.

For sales presentations, all of the following are suggested except

If your clients want to interrupt your presentation, ask them to hold their questions until you have completed your remarks.

Which of the following would be the BEST thesis statement?

Leasing your equipment can help you save money.

All of the following are strategies for avoiding presentation software catastrophes EXCEPT:

Plan to use a live Internet connection to access your visuals.

All of the following are tips for constructing bar and column charts except:

Represent time on the vertical axis of your chart.

Which of the following is NOT true about using statistics in presentations?

The more statistics you use, the more interesting your speech will be.

All of the following are true about vocal delivery EXCEPT:

You should maintain an unvarying pitch and volume throughout your speech.

All of the following are true when you use presentation software with your speech EXCEPT:

because your slides will appear on the screen in front of you, you won't need to plan and practice your presentation.

According to research cited in the text, the impact of a presentation is greater if the material is presented

both visually and oral

After signing a major public relations contract with the city, Leon presented few brief informal remarks to his team, outlining what he expected from them in this future endeavor. Which type of presentation did Rob deliver?

briefing

An introduction should

capture the attention of your audience, state your thesis, and preview your main points.

What type of delivery style mentioned in the textbook is carefully planned and well rehearsed, but is not delivered word-for-word?

extemporaneous

The textbook suggests that in order to become a more confident speaker you should

recognize that a certain amount of anxiety can be an asset.

As you begin to develop your presentation, you should determine whom you want to influence and what reaction you want from them. This is called a ____________.

specific goal

Before you prepare your speech outline, you should write a ___________ that describes the reaction you are seeking from your audience.

specific goal

All of the following are typical mistakes made by beginners who attempt to use presentation software EXCEPT:

spending so much time on organizing your speech outline that you run out of time to select your favorite design template

Once a month, Samantha is responsible for summarizing to her immediate supervisor all the projects her research team has accomplished that month, along with an account of the team's expenses for the month. Samantha's monthly presentations are

status report

Liam was giving a persuasive presentation to his class about the need to increase recycling efforts in the United States. To support his main point, he provided a hypothetical account of what he expected the world to look like in 50 years if recycling efforts were not stepped up. Which of the following forms of verbal support is Liam using during his presentation?

story

All of the following are guidelines for the use of supporting material as "proof" EXCEPT

you can probably achieve your speech goal without citing supporting evidence.

Rob has been asked to provide a presentation to a group of investors. Rob wants to send a significant amount of statistical information home with the investors so they can refer back to it later. Which of the following visuals would best help Rob achieve this purpose?

handouts

You may be considered arrogant if you

talk with crossed arms.

If you were giving a presentation and your primary goal was to expand your audience's existing knowledge on a topic, which of the following types of general purposes would you be using?

to inform

Which of the following is NOT a function of supporting material?

to make a claim