Chapter 10. Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Which of the following are advantages of using a computer and data projector for presentations

Data can be easily transported on a flash drive or other portable storage device you can present a wealth of material including video charts text and photos With the right setup you can create visuals during your presentation

Which of the following should be included in a pie chart

Each segment should list the segments percentage Each segment should have an explanatory label

Presentation software programs includes

Microsoft Powerpoint Apple keynote

Rami is trying to sue his neighbor for throwing objects at his house and damaging it. Which of the following type of visual aid would be most effective in court

Photographs of the neighbor throwing objects

Which of the following are reasons amateur video should be avoided in a presentation

Shoddy video work can make your whole presentation look bad segments may last too long and lack continuity

Which of the following should you keep in mind when using presentation software to prepare materials for an oral presentation

Simplicity is generally the best approach

Which of the following statements about using statistics as supporting evidence in a presentation is tru

Statistics alone are not adequate for an audience to understand them

Proof

Statistics, a quote from a respected source or anything else that makes your claims more convincing

which of the following statements about the advantages of handouts are accurate

They can give the audience details not included in your speech they ensure that your listeners notes will be accurate they reduce or eliminate your listeners need to take notes

Which of the following statements about quotations is not accurate

Whenever you quote someone, you should use the entire quotation without paraphrasing

Which of the following should you keep in mind when citing sources

You should use sources that your audience will find relatable

You are giving a presentation about the importance of wearing bicycle helmets. Which of the following would be the best choice of someone to quote

a mother whose child suffered permanent brain damage because he wasn't wearing a helmet

Luvo is giving a presentation in which he will ask audience members

a post-it self stick wall pad

Interest

a video or story that makes your subject matter more vivid or meaningful

Clarity

an analogy illustrating a difficult idea or a diagram that provides a simplified model of a complex supply chain

Alternatives to traditional handouts include

an electronic black board a plastic write-and-wipe board that can produce copies of what you have written on it e-mailing materials or posting them online after the presentation

When creating an exhibit for a presentation you should

avoid excessive text

Which of the following are ways in which definitions can explain the meaning of terms as a form of verbal support in a speech

by reference to examples, analogies, or other means to clarify their associated meanings by using their history of origin as they appear in Merriam-Websters Collegiate Dictionary or another credible source

In her presentation Dariya will use supporting material to explain to a lay audience how a new chemotherapy protocol affects patients. This supporting material is intended to add

clarity

Multiple-column

comparing growth in sales over the years to growth in operating costs for the same period

Bar

comparing the productivity of several employees

Examples of diagrams include

complex highly detailed drawings mas and floor plans simple drawings that show only relevant details

infographics are particularly useful when

complex information needs to be understandable to a wide audience

Presentation software can help you do which of the following

create charts graphs and tables organize a set of speakers notes for yourself

in which of the following situations would objects and models be most effectively used?

demonstrating an expensive unfamiliar item to a prospective buyer teaching someone how to operate a piece of equipment

Abstract two dimensional visual aids that show the important properties of objects without being completely representational are known as

diagrams

for recording information that comes up on the spot, as when brainstorming ideas or tallying audience responses to questions the best type of media is a

dry-erase marker board

The use of visual aids helps make a presentation more of which of the following

effective understandable interesting

The word starboard comes from the angle-saxon term steobord which referred to the side of the ship that had the steering oar. this is an example of which type of definition

etymology

Which of the following would be the best choice if you need low-tech visual aids that are simple to prepare easy to use and can be prepared ahead of time

flip charts

Trends, such as patterns in buying habits over a period of time are best illustrated with

graphs

Which of the following are purposes for which lists and tables are especially effective

highlighting features comparing related facts listing steps

An effexctive bar or column chart always represents time on the _______ axis, running from ______

horizontal left to right

When you use comparisons as proof, the strength of that proof depends on

how clearly you can establish the similarity between the items you are comparing

which of the following are accurate statements regarding the construction of an effective pie chart

if you do not want to emphasize any one segment organize segments by size beginning at the 12 o clock position with the largest place the segment you want to emphasize at the top center 12 o clock position on the circle list the percentage for each segment along with its label

Whether factual, fictional, or hypothetical, all stories should be _________ in order to be effective

interesting

Which of the following statements best describes supporting material

it is anything that backs up the claims in a presentation

Why is it important to use supporting material to add interest to a presentation

it will make your main points more meaningful to the audience

When you design lists or tables for a presentation remember to

keep it simple

Which of the following are accurate statements regarding the effective use of list and tables in a presentation

lines of text should never exceed seven words across the page numbered lists suggest ranking or steps while bulleted lists are best for items of equal importance a single table should have no more than seven lines of text

Literal comparisons involve

linking similar items from two categories

You should use visual aids only when they

make a point better than you could alone

Kamila created a power point slides to support her oral presentation

overly complex presentations

A common mistake when using statistics is to

overwhelming the audience with too many questions

Artistic variations of, bar,column, or pie charts are known as

pictograms

For illustrating component percentages of a single item (for example, how money is spent) a _______ is the best visual aid

pie chart

Anyone with a computer can create and deliver a professional-looking presentation, complete with texts and visuals, using

presentation software

one of the guidelines for citing sources is to cite them in a way that adds to the credibility of your presentation. This can be achieved by

properly introducing and citing the source

When using statistics it is best to do which of the following

provide a few key numbers simplify information

Large size post it self stick wall pads can be good alternative to using a dry-erase board because they make it easy to

recatergorize ideas without having to erase and rewrite them take your notes with you at the end of the talk as a record of the points

Examples are more effective when

several are given together

Diagrams are excellent for conveying

shape structure size

Column

showing growth in sales over the years

Comparisons help you make a point by

showing hoe one idea resembles another

Objects and models are particularly useful for which of the following

situations where hands-on experience is essential training sessions

objects and models are particularly useful for which of the following

situations where hands-on experience is essential training sessions

List the steps of the four-step method for citing sources, with the first step at the top

state your point Identify the source of your citation State the content of your citation explain how and why the material is relevant

If you want to convince your audience that a particular health insurance plan that seems on the surface to cost more than other plans is actuality more cost effective, you should use

statistics

Speakers use ____________ when they want to describe an event in detail. Some are factual but others are _________ which is when the speaker creates a custom scenario and begins it with, What would you do if......." or a similar opening

stories hypothetical

What characteristics should all comparisons have?

the familiar part of the comparison should be well known to the audience the comparison should be valid-that is it should be reasonable and support the claim

When using an object or model in an instructional presentation be sure that

the item is large enough for everyone to see

which of the following are accurate statements about pictograms?

their strong visual qualities make them ideal for general audiences with limited technical knowledge they are artistic variations of bar, column and pie charts they are more interesting in appearance than ordinary charts

Which of the statements about figurative comparisons are correct

they are also known as analogies they compare unfamiliar items with familiar ones

Which of the following statements about infographics are true

they can include a variety of illustrations, charts, and other types of visualizations they are used to visually represent information or data

Which of the following statements are true in regard to fictional stories?

they may use humor they allow you to create material that perfectly illustrates your point

Supporting material includes

verbal support visual aids

For illustrating action such as the gestures of a speaker ____________ is an excellent choice

video