Chapter 14

When it is not feasible to use an object itself as a visual aid because of its size or location, which of the following visual aids are other options for showing that object?

1) A video 2) A photograph 3) A model 4) A drawing

In which of the following ways can a video do more harm than good in a speech?

1) A video that is not cued up can cause an unwanted pause. 2) A video longer than 30 seconds can distract the audience. 3) A low-resolution video might be blurry when projected.

PowerPoint and similar programs can reduce the effectiveness of a presentation if the speaker does which of the following?

1) Allows technology to dominate the speech 2) Reads the speech to the audience off the slides 3) Throws the presentation together quickly

Which of the following are steps to keep in mind when creating a visual aid using presentation technology?

1) Decide where the visual aid works best 2) Figure out which information needs to be highlighted

Which of the following are types of visual aids?

1) Demonstrations 2) Models 3) Charts

Which of the following should be the intended uses of presentation technologies?

1) Enhancing your message 2) Clarifying and strengthening ideas

When presenting visual aids, speakers should do which of the following?

1) Explain each visual aid as it is displayed 2) Display visual aids only when talking about them 3) Focus on talking to their listeners rather than looking at their visual aids

When speakers use a video for a presentation, they should do which of the following?

1) Have it cued to begin at the correct spot 2) Avoid low-resolution video 3) Edit the video to be no longer than 30 seconds

Adding color to a visual aid can do which of the following?

1) It can make it difficult to see clearly when contrast is low. 2) It can increase impact when done well. 3) It can help a speaker highlight key points.

You should remember to do which of the following when adding images to a presentation slide?

1) Make the images large enough 2) Use high-resolution images 3) Avoid extraneous images

Which of the following are color combinations that should be avoided due to the difficulty of differentiating between them?

1) Orange and red 2) Red and green 3) Blue and green

Which of the following are examples of commonly used presentation technologies?

1) PowerPoint 2) Keynote 3) Prezi

When Deshanna went to the front of the room for her speech, she took a long time finding where to insert her flash drive, and then she could not determine how to switch to slide-show mode. During the presentation, she forgot to move to the next slide on several occasions. How could Deshanna have avoided these problems?

1) She should have indicated in her speaking notes when to change slides. 2) She should have rehearsed more with her visual aids. 3) She should have familiarized herself with the equipment in the room.

Which of the following elements can be written on a visual aid in all capital letters?

1) Titles 2) Individual words requiring special emphasis

When constructing visual aids, you should make them ______ to help your audience comprehend them.

1) clear 2) simple 3) to the point

Which of the following is an essential accessory for any speech involving presentation technology?

A flash drive with a backup copy of your slides

Jessie has brochures she would like to give her audience so that they can take the material home. When would be the correct time to pass out this material?

At the close of her presentation

For a speech informing the audience how to bake bread, Michael wanted to show his class how his grandmother in Italy makes her bread. What is his best option for a visual aid to illustrate the process?

Bringing the supplies and dough

What is the best way to remember when to click on the next slide while giving a speech using presentation technology?

Include cues for changing the slide in your speaking outline.

When designing slides, you should use

one or two fonts maximum.

Carlos is preparing visual aids for a speech to his United States Government class and has a number of important points to make, resulting in a slide with 14 lines of type. In order to make sure his slides are legible, Carlos should

spread his points across multiple slides.

Mimi is giving a speech on how to make various flower arrangements. She would like to demonstrate one technique during the first part of her presentation by bringing all the materials needed to make the arrangement. However, part of her presentation will focus on photographs of other types of arrangements. To coordinate her visual aids, she should

use the objects in the first part of the speech, then place them out of sight when it is time to go to the photographs.

Drawings, photographs, graphs, and videos are examples of

visual aids.

Which of the following are recommended guidelines for constructing slides with text using presentation technology?

1) Use fonts consistently. 2) Choose fonts that are easy to read. 3) Do not use more than two fonts per slide.

When should an image be included in a presentation?

When it is essential to the speaker's point

Bobby wanted to show his audience how to make homemade salsa. Which of the following would be the most effective visual aid?

mixing salsa with ingredients already chopped

When preparing a presentation using presentation technology, you should do which of the following?

1) Use fonts that are easily read 2) Use limited amounts of text 3) Keep the slides fairly simple

What should the speaker describe when discussing a visual aid?

1) What the aid means 2) The major features of the aid

True or false: Presentation technologies are rarely used outside of the school setting.

False

Howie was preparing a speech to his classmates about his recent trip to China. As he put together his visual aids, he decided to use a colorful photo of a Chinese New Year parade as his background. He then used one decorative font and listed numerous points on each slide. By doing this, which guideline for preparing visual aids did he violate?

Keep visual aids simple.

What is the best way to determine the success of a visual aid and your explanation of it?

Maintain eye contact with the audience while discussing visual aids.

Belinda made a line graph illustrating the amount of money that music companies made over the past decade. During her presentation, she briefly shows the graph and says, "Clearly, there has been a decrease in sales over the past several years." She then moves on to her next visual aid. What mistake did she make?

She did not take time to explain the visual aid.

For her speech on the artist Claude Monet, Keisha prepared presentation slides, which she emailed to herself. When she got to class she found out that the school network was down. Of the following options, which one would have been the best backup plan?

She should have saved a copy of her slides to a flash drive.

What is the primary factor to consider when deciding how large to make a visual aid?

The size of the room

What is the most effective method of showing a photograph or drawing during a speech?

Using a presentation program such as PowerPoint

Benita wanted to explain to her audience the various areas of spending in the budget of the American Cancer Society. Which of the following types of visual aids would be the best choice?

A pie graph

True or false: It is best to wait until the day of your presentation to prepare visual aids so that you can adapt them to the final version of your speech.

False

Which of the following is the most common mistake beginning speakers make when using charts?

Including too much information

Which of the following is a requirement for visual aids to be effective?

Incorporate visuals smoothly into the rest of the speech.

Which of the following are graphs most helpful in illustrating?

Statistical trends and patterns

Which is the most important benefit for the audience when the speaker uses fewer words on slides?

The audience can process images and graphics rather than reading.

Which of the following situations is likely to result in an audience's losing track of what is said during a speech?

The audience circulates a copy of a chart discussed by the speaker.

While preparing for a speech to his geology class, Kyle came across a useful illustration of the layers of the Earth in a book he found in the library. Kyle brought the book to class to use during his speech, holding it up as he discussed the topic of stratification. What is wrong with this scenario?

The illustration is too small to be helpful.

Ted gave a speech to class that included several visual aids. He spent several weeks practicing the speech and his discussion of the image he selected. After completing the speech, Ted held up a large poster of the image and gave a clear explanation of how it emphasized an important point he had made in the speech. What is wrong with this scenario?

The image should have been integrated into the speech.

What is the primary problem with Prezi and similar presentation programs?

Visual effects distract from the content of the speech.

If there are too many categories of statistics to present clearly on a graph, what is the next best option?

a chart

When discussing a visual aid, a speaker's eyes should be focused on the

audience.

When using a projection screen for visual aids, the speaker should be sure to stand

in a location that will not cast shadows.

When speakers decide to use themselves as a visual aid, they should take special care to make sure their movements

match their words.

Ben is giving a speech on playing paintball and is considering bringing various objects needed for the sport. Where should the objects be while he is not referencing them?

He should put them in a box beside the podium, from which he can pull each object as he discusses it.

Carla used presentation software to prepare visual aids to accompany her speech. She started creating slides several weeks before the speech to give her time to practice her delivery, and included at least a paragraph of text on each slide explaining the images being presented. What is wrong with this scenario?

The amount of text used in visual aids should be kept to a minimum.

When presenting an object or a model, a speaker should

decide ahead of time the best place to display it.

When presenting visual aids, speakers should

display them in a prominent place only while the visual aid is being discussed.