Presentation Aids

What is a handout? When would it be useful to use a handout?

A handout is a written aid you provide to the audience. It would be helpful to use a handout if your speech contains detailed information that the audience may not remember without a tangible reminder. It may also be useful to use a handout for "how-to" speeches, to outline the step-by-step instructions. It is also common to use handouts when you use technology aids, such as slideshows, so the audience can follow along.

What is a manipulative aid? Describe a situation in which the speaker would want to use a manipulative aid?

A manipulative aid is any presentation aid that the speaker actively changes during the course of the speech. Writing notes on a chalkboard during a classroom lecture is an example of when a speaker may want to use a manipulative aid. Other examples include: writing ideas from audience participation, or changing an aid during a demonstration speech.

What is a presentation aid?

A presentation aid is a visual method of clarifying ideas and illustrating the message.

Why is it important to use color when preparing a presentation aid?

Color adds visual interest to your aid. Most members of an audience are used to colored media; black and white is considered "boring". Color also communicates that you have spent time and put careful consideration into your presentation aid, which can build credibility. People tend to associate color with professionalism, which can also build credibility.

Explain the important guidelines for using a presentation aid during your speech.

Explain the important guidelines for using a presentation aid during your speech.

Animation and transition effects will distract your audience when using a slide show presentation aid.

False

Movie clips, sound bites and other media should never be included in a well prepared presentation.

False

__________ are printed materials that can be distributed to the audience.

Handouts

The title of your presentation aid should _____________.

relate to the content of your aid

____________ are presentation aids you can change during the course of your speech.

Manipulative aids

Why would you use a model, instead of the actual object?

Often it is not possible to use the actual object; the actual object may be too large or impossible to use for some other reason. Models are much more versatile and accessible.

How can presentation aids reduce apprehension?

Presentation aids can help guide the speaker, reducing the chance of getting "lost" in the content. Having a presentation aid to focus on can also help the speaker focus on the presentation, rather than on feelings of anxiety.

Which type of presentation aid is depicted in the image above?

b. illustration

Which type of presentation aid is depicted in the image above?

c. map

Which of the following is an example of using a person as a presentation aid?

demonstrating the latest haircut techniques using a friend as a model

Which of the following is an important guideline when preparing presentation aids?

keep text to a minimum

___________ are representations of actual objects.

models

Which of the following is an important consideration when preparing slide shows for use as a presentation aid?

use visuals sparingly

After showing and discussing an example of modern art, Priya covers it and then reveals the next example. This is an example of _____________.

using an aid only when it is relevant.