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Speech
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T F You can be your own visual aid.
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T F One advantage to doing a demonstration during your speech is that it reduces nervousness by providing an outlet for extra adrenaline.
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T F If you want to demonstrate a process that takes longer to complete than the time allotted for your speech, you will probably have to choose a different topic.
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T F One advantage of using presentation technology is that it enables you to integrate different kinds of visual aids in the same speech.
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T F One drawback of using Prezi for presenting visual aids is that its zooming, panning, and transition effects can distract from the content of your speech.
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T F If presentation technology is allowed to dominate a speech, it can divert attention from the speakers message.
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T F If you wanted to show the relationship among parts of a whole, the best visual aid would probably be a bar graph.
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T F A pie graph should ideally have 2 to 5 segments.
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T F Models are the best type of visual aid for presenting statistical information.
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T F To be effective as visual aids, photographs must be large enough to be seen easily by everyone in the audience.
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T F Because a picture is worth a thousand words, it is a good idea to pass photographs among the audience in order to illustrate your point.
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T F The best way to show drawings and photographs is to pass them around the room during your speech.
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T F If you were giving a speech on the kinds of positions used in ballet, the most effective visual aid would probably be a drawing.
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T F If you were giving a speech about how to lift weights, the most effective visual aid would probably be a drawing.
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T F If you were showing statistical trends in a speech, the best visual aid to use would probably be a pie graph.
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T F If you were showing statistical trends in a speech, the best visual aid to use would probably be a line graph.
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T F If you wanted to show the relationships among the parts of a whole, the best visual aid would probably be a pie graph.
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T F Research has shown that visual aids can increase both the clarity and the persuasiveness of a speakers message.
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T F Research has shown that using visual aids can increase the audiences retention of a speakers message.
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T F Using visual aids can help a speaker combat stage fright.
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T F If the object you want to speak about is too large, too small, or unavailable to use as a visual aid, you have little choice but to change the topic of your speech.
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T F If the object you want to speak about is too large, too small, or unavailable to use as a visual aid, you may be able to use a model instead.
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What are the three kinds of graphs discussed in your textbook? Give an example of each.
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Below are two examples of charts for a speech on the steps in treating a sprain. Which chart better follows the guidelines for visual aids discussed in your textbook? Explain your answer by referring to specific guidelines. ICE ELEVATION est ce ompression levation
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If you are planning to use a video as a visual aid in your speech, what steps should you take to make sure the video will enhance the speech?
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What kind of visual aid would probably be most effective for explaining each of the following? Explain your choice of visual aid in each case.
a. the increase in measles cases in the United States from 2005 to the present
b. the equipment used in the sport of archery
c. major types of poisonous plants common to the United States
d. the steps in setting up an online business
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Explain each of the following guidelines for using visual aids in a speech:
a. Prepare visual aids well in advance.
b. Avoid passing visual aids among the audience.
c. Display visual aids only while discussing them.
d. Talk to your audience, not to your visual aid.
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What kinds of visual aids would probably be most effective for explaining each of the following? Explain your choice of visual aid in each case.
a. how to perform basic ballet moves
b. the projected growth in the U.S. population between now and 2050
c. the markings on different species of poisonous spiders
d. where to obtain information about career opportunities available to college graduates with degrees in engineering
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T F Research has shown that an average speaker who uses visual aids will come across as more credible and better prepared than a speaker who does not use visual aids.
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T F Research shows that an average speaker who uses visual aids effectively will come across as more professional than a dynamic speaker who does not use visual aids.
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T F One of the reasons to use visual aids in a speech is that you can break eye contact with the audience while discussing the visual aids.
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If you wanted to summarize the steps in treating a sprained ankle, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a _______________ .
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List five of the guidelines discussed in your textbook for preparing visual aids.
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List five of the guidelines discussed in your textbook for presenting visual aids.
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Explain the major advantages of using visual aids in a speech.
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, why should a speaker worry about explaining visual aids to the audience?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using presentation technology in a speech?
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Explain four things your textbook recommends for using presentation technology effectively in a speech.
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While a _______________ graph is best for showing the relationship between parts of a whole, a _______________ graph is best for showing comparisons between two or more items.
pie; bar
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If you wanted to summarize the events that led to the outbreak of World War I, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a _______________ .
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If you wanted to list the steps of a process to help your audience remember them better, the best kind of visual aid to use would probably be a _______________ .
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Kumar gave his informative speech on meteorology. As part of the speech, he displayed an excellent drawing to indicate the temperatures in different layers of the atmosphere. When he got to the drawing, he said, As you can see, each layer has a different temperature. He then covered up the drawing and quickly moved on. What should Kumar have done to present his visual aid more effectively?
a. He should have created a handout and passed it among the audience.
b. He should have explained the visual aid more fully.
c. He should have displayed a photograph instead of a drawing.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
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According to your textbook, when you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material
a. as the audience arrives for the speech.
b. at the beginning of the speech.
c. at the time you discuss it during the speech.
d. during the conclusion of the speech.
e. after the speech.
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Rosalie will be giving a persuasive speech on organ donation and wants to distribute organ-donor cards to her listeners. When should she distribute the cards?
a. before she starts the speech
b. after she reveals her topic in the introduction
c. while telling how organ-donor cards work during the body of the speech
d. while urging her audience to take action during the conclusion of the speech
e. after she has finished speaking
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Elisa is giving a speech on campus sexual assault and has brought a petition for her listeners to sign. When should she circulate the petition?
a. before she begins her speech
b. as soon as she reveals the topic of her speech
c. after explaining the seriousness of the problem
d. while urging the audience to take action during her conclusion
e. after she has finished speaking
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On the morning of his classroom speech, Jonah felt that he needed more visual interest in the speech. On his way to class, he bought poster board and a marker and wrote down his main points for the audience to see. Did Robert follow the guidelines for visual aids presented in your textbook?
a. No. Robert should have prepared more visual aids than a single chart.
b. Yes. Robert showed quick thinking under pressure by making the chart.
c. No. Robert should have prepared the chart ahead of time and rehearsed with it.
d. Yes. Visual aids always heighten the audiences interest and attention.
e. No. A chart will distract the audiences attention from Roberts main points.
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Rashid will be using PowerPoint in a speech he is giving to the local Rotary Club. According to your textbook, Rashid should
a. check the equipment and setup of the room in which he will be speaking.
b. distribute handouts of his slides for the audience to look at during his speech.
c. bring a flash drive with a backup of his slides.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
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If you are planning to use presentation technology in a speech, you should
a. assume that all the equipment in the room will work fine.
b. bring a backup copy of your slides on a flash drive.
c. distribute handouts of your slides to the audience.
d. all of the above.
e. b and c only.
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During her speech about improving student services on campus, Louise gave each member of her audience a handout listing all the current services. Did Louise follow the guidelines for visual aids presented in your textbook?
a. No. The handout could have been boring to many members of the audience.
b. Yes. Giving the audience a handout during the speech is usually a good idea.
c. No. Louise should have circulated only one copy of the handout.
d. Yes. The details of the handout probably heightened the audiences interest.
e. No. Louise risked losing attention by distributing the handout during her speech.
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Gillian prepared beautiful photographs in Keynote to illustrate various parts of her speech about the Grand Canyon. When Gillian finished explaining each photograph, she left it on the screen for her audience to study until it was time for the next slide. Did Gillian make any mistakes in her use of visual aids?
a. Yes. She should have used drawings instead of photographs.
b. No. She explained her visual aids to the audience as the textbook recommends.
c. Yes. She should have displayed blank slides between the photographs.
d. No. Keynote is an excellent way to display photographs.
e. Yes. Photographs usually dont require explanations when used as visual aids.
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If the object you want to use as a visual aid is not available to you, the next best option is ideally a _______________ .
model
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A(n) _______________ is usually the best kind of visual aid for clarifying statistical trends and patterns.
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If you wanted to illustrate the increase in the number of people in the United States who have earned college degrees since 1970, the best kind of visual aid would probably be a(n) _______________ .
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Bryn is planning to use visual aids for her informative speech. Which of the following recommendations will she find in your textbook?
a. Keep visual aids simple.
b. Use visual aids strategically.
c. Display each visual aid for an equal amount of time.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only
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Selena 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.
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According to your textbook, when using color in Keynote or PowerPoint slides, you should
a. use colors that can easily be differentiated from one another.
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Which of the following is presented in your textbook as a guideline for presenting visual aids?
a. Display visual aids where listeners can see them.
b. Pass small visual aids among the audience.
c. Display visual aids only while discussing them.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
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When using a visual aid in a speech, you should display the aid
a. on the left side of the lectern.
b. so everyone in the room can see it.
c. throughout the speech.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
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As your textbook explains, visual aids are most effective when they are displayed
a. continuously throughout the speech.
b. during the introduction of a speech.
c. just before the conclusion of a speech.
d. only while the speaker is discussing them.
e. from the right side of the lectern.
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According to your textbook, visual aids are most effective when they are
a. explained clearly and concisely.
b. circulated among the audience.
c. presented early in the speech.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
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According to your textbook, visual aids are most effective when they are
a. integrated with the rest of the speech.
b. explained clearly and concisely.
c. passed among the audience.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
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Leo is planning to use visual aids for his informative speech. Which of the following recommendations will he find in your textbook?
a. Pass small visual aids among the audience.
b. Display visual aids only when discussing them.
c. Display visual aids where listeners can see them.
d. all of the above
e. b and c only
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Which of the following does your textbook say you should do when preparing PowerPoint slides for a speech?
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
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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 slide.
c. Write words in all capital letters.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
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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
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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.
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When choosing fonts for 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 that are fun to experiment with.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above.
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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 when on a large screen or monitor.
d. all of the above.
e. a and c only.
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Xiaodan 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.
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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.
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According to your textbook, when using PowerPoint slides in a speech, you should
a. try to come up with a slide for every point in the speech.
b. use slides only where they are needed to communicate your ideas.
c. write your outline on the slides so the audience can read along with you.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
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As your textbook explains, if you are going to use PowerPoint or another presentation program in a speech, you should
a. allow extra time to prepare your slides.
b. plan where you can employ slides to greatest advantage.
c. use decorative fonts to give your slides more visual appeal.
d. all of the above.
e. a and b only.
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When you use slides created with PowerPoint or another presentation program in a speech, you should
a. allow extra time to prepare the slides.
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.
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Which of the following does your textbook recommend for preparing 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
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If you wanted to compare the amount of fossil fuels, solar power, and wind energy used in the United States and Germany, which type of visual aid would be most effective?
a. a pie graph
b. a line graph
c. a bar graph
d. a drawing
e. a chart
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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
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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.