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