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Q: T F One reason to use clear and straightforward language even when talking about complex ideas is that listeners must understand your message in the time it takes you to say it.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, when you give an informative speech, it is usually a good idea to assume that the audience already knows a lot about the topic.

Q: T F One of the major barriers to effective informative speaking is overestimating what the audience knows about the topic.

Q: T F A summary is seldom necessary in the conclusion of an informative speech.

Q: T F Research suggests that connectives are less important in speeches to inform than in speeches to persuade.

Q: T F To inform my audience about theories of reincarnation is a specific purpose for an informative speech about an object.

Q: T F To inform my audience about the principles of social contract theory is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about a concept.

Q: T F To inform my audience about what happened at the Civil War Battle of Manassas is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an event.

Q: T F To inform my audience about the role of Nikola Tesla in the discovery of electricity is a specific purpose statement for an informative speech about an object.

Q: T F Informative speeches about concepts are usually arranged in topical order.

Q: T F Speeches about concepts are often more complex than other kinds of informative speeches.

Q: T F Informative speeches about events are usually arranged in spatial order.

Q: T F An informative speech about a process that has as many as ten or twelve steps is one of the few times it is acceptable to have more than five main points.

Q: T F Informative speeches about processes are usually arranged in chronological order.

Q: T F In an informative speech, the speaker acts as an advocate.

Q: Each of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for presenting visual aids except a. Display visual aids where listeners can see them. b. Talk to your audience, not to your visual aid. c. Display visual aids only while discussing them. d. Explain your visual aids clearly and concisely. e. Pass small visual aids among the audience.

Q: When using visual aids in a speech, you should a. display visual aids only while discussing them. b. maintain eye contact with listeners when showing visual aids. c. avoid passing visual aids among the audience. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: According to your textbook, when using visual aids in a speech, you should a. keep visual aids on display throughout the speech. b. set up visual aids to the left of the lectern. c. practice with the aids when rehearsing the speech. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: What does your textbook say you should do when presenting visual aids in a speech? a. Pass visual aids among the audience. b. Include visual aids only in informative speeches. c. Display each visual aid for an equal amount of time. d. all of the above e. none of the above

Q: According to your textbook, when using color in PowerPoint slides, you should a. use colors that can easily be differentiated from each other. b. use the same colors consistently throughout your slides. c. display major ideas in red or green. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: Serena is creating visual aids on her computer. According to your textbook, when she selects fonts, she should plan to use a. decorative fonts to keep the audience interested. b. all capital letters so the words will be easy to read. c. no more than two fonts on each slide. d. all of the above. e. none of the above.

Q: When using fonts on a PowerPoint slide, you should usually use a. all capital letters so the lettering will be easy to read. b. a minimum of four fonts to provide visual variety. c. decorative fonts because they are fun to experiment with. d. all of the above. e. none of the above.

Q: According to your textbook, when selecting fonts for a visual aid, you should usually use a. a wide variety of fonts. b. decorative fonts. c. a different font for each line. d. italicized fonts. e. no more than two fonts.

Q: Which of the following does your textbook recommend for using visual aids? a. Prepare visual aids well in advance of your speaking date. b. Create a visual aid to illustrate each point in your speech. c. Display visual aids only while discussing them. d. all of the above e. a and c only

Q: Which of the following does your textbook present as a guideline for preparing visual aids? a. Keep visual aids simple. b. Use a minimum of three fonts on each PowerPoint slide. c. Write words in all capital letters. d. all of the above e. a and c only

Q: Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing PowerPoint slides? a. Use images strategically. b. Use a limited amount of text. c. Use colors consistently. d. all of the above e. b and c only

Q: Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing PowerPoint slides? a. Limit the amount of text to no more than six lines per slide. b. Use all capital letters so the words will be easy to read. c. Stick to a limited number of colors and use them consistently. d. all of the above e. a and c only

Q: When you use PowerPoint in a speech, you should a. allow extra time to prepare your visual aids. b. run quickly through your slides when you rehearse. c. bring a backup of your slides to the speech. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: As your textbook explains, if you are going to use PowerPoint in a speech, you should a. allow extra time to prepare your visual aids. b. plan where you can employ PowerPoint to greatest advantage. c. use decorative fonts to give your slides more visual appeal. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: According to your textbook, when using PowerPoint in a speech, you should a. try to come up with a slide for every point in the speech. b. use PowerPoint only where it is needed to communicate your ideas. c. write your points on the slides so the audience can read along with you. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: According to your textbook, which of the following is an advantage of using PowerPoint in a speech? a. PowerPoint enables you to combine a variety of visual aids. b. PowerPoint is an excellent way to display photographs. c. PowerPoint allows you to display large amounts of text. d. all of the above e. a and b only

Q: If you were giving a speech about how to execute basic karate moves, the best kind of visual aid to use would probably be a. yourself. b. a photograph. c. a chart. d. a drawing. e. a painting.

Q: Jasmine plans to show a video of an explosion in her speech. According to your textbook, she should a. make sure the video is sharp enough for a large screen or monitor. b. cue the video to start exactly where she wants it. c. wait until the end of her speech to show the video. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: Alain is planning to use video as a visual aid in his persuasive speech. According to your textbook, he should a. limit the video to about 30 seconds in length. b. edit the video to illustrate his point clearly and precisely. c. make sure the video will project clearly on a large screen or monitor. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to summarize the major types of agricultural crops grown in the United States? a. a chart b. a model c. a photograph d. a drawing e. a map

Q: If you wanted to compare the military spending of the United States to that of eight other nations, what type of visual aid should you probably use? a. a map b. a chart c. a line graph d. a pie graph e. a diagram

Q: If you wanted to summarize the steps of a process in a speech, the best kind of visual aid to use would probably be a a. model. b. chart. c. diagram. d. photograph. e. graph.

Q: While working on her speech, Xiu decided to use a visual aid summarizing the steps in applying for a visa to study in the United States. The best kind of visual aid for her to use would probably be a(n) a. chart. b. photograph. c. pictogram. d. illustration. e. graph.

Q: According to your textbook, charts are especially useful as visual aids when a speaker needs to a. summarize the steps in a process. b. illustrate changes in statistics over time. c. include more categories than can be presented in a pie or bar graph. d. all of the above. e. a and c only.

Q: A(n) __________ is a visual aid that summarizes a large block of information, usually in list form. a. diagram b. chart c. pictogram d. illustration e. graph

Q: If you wanted to compare the current infant mortality rate, average lifespan, and cost of living in the United States and Denmark, which type of visual aid should you probably use? a. a ratio graph b. a chart c. a bar graph d. a drawing e. a line graph

Q: If you wanted to compare the number of men and the number of women who earned bachelors degrees in engineering, science, and the humanities in 2010, you would probably use a a. parallel graph. b. drawing. c. ratio graph. d. bar graph. e. pictogram.

Q: If you wanted to demonstrate the comparative spending of the United States and Canada on four different kinds of social services, which type of visual aid would be most effective? a. a bar graph b. a drawing c. a line graph d. a chart e. a pie graph

Q: A __________ graph is best suited for showing comparisons between two or more items. a. picture b. parallel c. distributive d. ratio e. bar

Q: Which of the following would probably be the best visual aid to demonstrate the distribution of grades for a class? a. a pie graph b. a quota graph c. a longitudinal graph d. a partition graph e. a line graph

Q: Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to show the proportion of deaths last year that resulted from accidents, illnesses, natural causes, and homicides? a. a line graph b. a chart c. a photograph d. a pie graph e. a diagram

Q: While working on his speech, Lebron decided to use a visual showing the proportions of the U.S. federal budget spent in four major areasdefense, entitlement programs, nonentitlement programs, and miscellaneous spending. What type of visual aid should he use? a. a pictogram b. a line graph c. an illustration d. a photograph e. a pie graph

Q: A __________ graph is best suited for illustrating the relationship among parts of a whole. a. parallel b. ratio c. bar d. pie e. line

Q: A __________ graph is best suited for illustrating simple distribution patterns. a. pie b. line c. parallel d. ratio e. bar

Q: Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to show changes in the homicide rate in Washington, D.C., over the past twenty years? a. a diagram b. a line graph c. a chart d. a bar graph e. a pie graph

Q: Which of the following would probably be the best kind of visual aid to illustrate the rising cost of a college degree? a. a line graph b. a chart c. a diagram d. a bar graph e. a pie graph

Q: If you wanted to compare the changes over the last 10 years in the number of people who get their news from newspapers and the number of people who get their news from the Internet, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a a. pie graph. b. diagram. c. chart. d. line graph. e. wave graph.

Q: A __________ graph is best suited for showing changes in statistics over time or space. a. pie b. line c. distributive d. parallel e. ratio

Q: If you were discussing statistical trends in a speech, what kind of visual aid would probably work best to clarify the trends for listeners? a. a chart b. a map c. a diagram d. a graph e. a model

Q: __________ are especially valuable for showing an audience statistical trends and patterns. a. Models b. Diagrams c. Transparencies d. Blueprints e. Graphs

Q: As your textbook explains, if you plan to use a photograph as a visual aid in a speech, you should usually a. display the photograph with PowerPoint. b. pass the photograph among the audience so everyone can look at it. c. use a photograph in an oversize book and hold it where it can be seen. d. all of the above. e. b and c only.

Q: If the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available, the next best option ideally is a a. model. b. chart. c. slide. d. photograph. e. drawing.

Q: Visual aids are often helpful to a speaker because they can a. enhance the clarity of a speakers ideas. b. make information more interesting to listeners. c. help listeners retain a speakers ideas. d. all of the above. e. a and b only.

Q: Visual aids can be very useful to a speaker because they a. often take the place of statistics. b. enhance the clarity of a speakers ideas. c. can be passed among members of the audience. d. do not require a great deal of explanation. e. all of the above.

Q: According to your textbook, which of the following is an advantage of using visual aids in a speech? a. Using visual aids can increase the clarity of a speakers message. b. Using visual aids can increase the audiences retention of a speakers message. c. Using visual aids can increase the persuasiveness of a speakers message. d. all of the above e. a and b only

Q: Which of the following does your textbook mention as an advantage of using visual aids in a public speech? a. Using visual aids enhances the clarity of the speakers message. b. Using visual aids reduces the need for eye contact with the audience. c. Using visual aids can help combat the speakers stage fright. d. all of the above e. a and c only

Q: T F Because technology has become so advanced, it is seldom necessary to bring a backup of your PowerPoint slides on the day of your speech. Multiple-Choice Questions (Students are to indicate the best answer for each question by circling the correct letter.)

Q: T F When you plan to use PowerPoint in your speech, you should always bring a backup copy of your slides on a flash drive.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, it is usually a good idea to put up a blank slide when you are finished talking about each of your PowerPoint slides.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, you need to allow more time for rehearsal when using PowerPoint than when using other kinds of visual aids.

Q: T F Visual aids usually should be used only in informative speeches.

Q: T F One of the advantages of using visual aids in a speech is that their meaning is instantly clear to the audience.

Q: T F One advantage of using PowerPoint is that you can leave your slides on screen even when you are not discussing them.

Q: T F When you finish discussing a PowerPoint slide, you should leave it on screen until you get to the next slide.

Q: T F Once you have finished discussing a visual aid, you should leave it on display until you get to the next visual aid.

Q: T F Visual aids should be displayed only while you are discussing them.

Q: T F When you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material after you finish speaking.

Q: T F When you are giving an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material in the middle of your speech.

Q: T F In most circumstances, a speaker should avoid passing visual aids among the audience.

Q: T F Passing visual aids among the audience during a speech is helpful to a speaker because it allows listeners to inspect the aids at their own pace.

Q: T F Visual aids should usually be displayed from the right side of the lectern.

Q: T F Visual aids should usually be displayed from the left side of the lectern.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, research shows that using PowerPoint images for every idea in a speech increases listener comprehension.

Q: T F Research shows that using PowerPoint images where they are not needed in a speech interferes with listener comprehension.

Q: T F As your textbook explains, using the same color scheme for all of your PowerPoint slides is one way to make the slides look unified and professional.