Using Presentation Aids Exam Prep Ch.14

Test Bank

Chapter 14: Using Presentation Aids

Multiple Choice

1. Today’s audiences are more attuned to messages that have ______ appeal than to ones appealing solely to their ears.

a. visual

b. physical

c. humorous

d. logical

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1 Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. The purpose of using presentation aids is to ______ your spoken words.

a. replace

b. reinforce

c. confuse

d. customize

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. The purpose of using presentation aids is not to ______ your spoken words.

a. replace

b. reinforce

c. confuse

d. customize

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Audiences process ______ percent of all information we receive through our sense of sight.

a. 25

b. 50

c. less than 50

d. more than 80

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Easy

5. Which of the following is true?

a. We remember 10 percent of what we read.

b. We remember 80 percent of what we hear.

c. We remember 50 percent of what we see.

d. We remember less than 25 percent of what we see and hear simultaneously.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. Which of the following is true?

a. We remember 20 percent of what we read.

b. We remember 80 percent of what we hear.

c. We remember 30 percent of what we see.

d. We remember less than 25 percent of what we see and hear simultaneously.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Which of the following is true regarding visual aids?

a. They make it harder to be concise.

b. They do not share complex information.

c. They can explain in ways that only words cannot.

d. They can extend the time of the speech.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. By displaying main ideas on a computerized projection, chart, poster, overhead, transparency, or slide, you ______.

a. help your listeners follow your presentation

b. interrupt your listeners from following your presentation

c. do not allow your listeners to follow your presentation

d. overcrowd your presentation

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. A human being can be an effective visual aid in which of the following instances?

a. His or her role is impromptu.

b. His or her role is tailored to meet the needs of the presentation.

c. He or she distracting the audience.

d. He or she is able to distract audience members by running away with the show.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3a. Real People

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. A ______ can be used if your visual aid is too large to bring to your presentation, too small to be seen, or too dangerous, valuable, or fragile to carry around.

a. prop

b. model

c. sign

d. example

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3b. Props and Models

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. ______ or color copies (when enlarged so everyone can see them) also make effective visual aids.

a. Models

b. Props

c. Photographs

d. Charts

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3c. Photographs

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. Well-designed graphs can help speakers with which of the following?

a. communicate statistical information

b. spin evidence in their favor

c. gloss over trends

d. refute patterns

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. Like the line graph, the ______ graph is useful for comparing or contrasting two or more items or groups.

a. block

b. strip

c. bar

d. pie

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. Ideally, for purposes of clarity, pie graphs should contain from ______ to ______ clearly labeled “slices” or divisions.

a. one; two

b. two; five

c. four; eight

d. five; ten

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. Infographics are composites of which of the following?

a. manuscripts

b. illustration

c. arguments

d. outlines

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. A ______ is a simplified version of an infographic.

a. photocopy

b. photograph

c. pictograph

d. picture

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

17. The most commonly used ______ is one that combines descriptions with graphics.

a. pictograph

b. video clip

c. map

d. chart

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 7.3e. Charts, Drawings, and Maps

Difficulty Level: Medium

18. Audio and video clips can help make a speech which of the following ______?

a. more dynamic

b. less credible

c. less involving

d. static

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.3f. Audio and Video Clips

Difficulty Level: Easy

19. Which of the following is true regarding audio clips?

a. You should avoid mixing visual and audio aids together.

b. Computer images should not be paired with sound and text.

c. Play the audio segment before explaining it.

d. Always rehearse with your audio clips before you present.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3f. Audio and Video Clips

Difficulty Level: Medium

20. Which of the following constitutes presentation software for creating visual aids?

a. Reddit

b. Instagram

c. Microsoft PowerPoint

d. Twitter

Learning Objective: 14.3: Choose an appropriate slide presentation software program

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.4. Be Familiar With Presentation Software

Difficulty Level: Medium

21. With the advent of ______-generated graphics, technology is helping transform ordinary presentations into extraordinary speechmaking events.

a. television

b. computer

c. media

d. mechanics

Learning Objective: 14.3: Choose an appropriate slide presentation software program

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.4. Be Familiar With Presentation Software

Difficulty Level: Medium

22. Which of the following is a content and design pointer?

a. Keep it simple.

b. Always look at your content with the audience.

c. Be detailed and long-winded.

d. Use any color mixture.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

23. What should you consider first when choosing a presentation aid?

a. your topic

b. your sense of humor

c. your past speeches

d. your opinions

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5b. Choose the Right Presentation Aids

Difficulty Level: Medium

24. Which of the following is one of the key criteria for deciding whether or not to use a presentation aid?

a. Does it distract?

b. Is it trendy?

c. Is it exciting?

d. Am I skilled enough and equipped to use it effectively?

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5b. Choose the Right Presentation Aids

Difficulty Level: Medium

25. Which of the following is suggested for the use of presentation aids?

a. Be sure your visual and audio aids are in place before starting.

b. Present and explain only the first visual.

c. Stand in front of the visual and talk to the audience.

d. Pass around your visual.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5c. Use Presentation Aids During Your Speech

Difficulty Level: Medium

26. We only remember ______ percent of what we hear.

a. 10

b. 20

c. 30

d. 40

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

27. When presenting a visual aid, it is a good idea to stand ______ of the visual and talk to the audience.

a. to one side

b. in front of

c. behind

d. across the stage

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5c. Use Presentation Aids During Your Speech

Difficulty Level: Medium

28. Have a ______ plan in case the equipment fails during a speech.

a. outlined

b. recorded

c. contingency

d. shortened

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

29. Keep slides ______ to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

a. basic

b. consistent

c. colorful

d. illustrative

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

30. In your presentation you should use active ______ and parallel sentence structure.

a. outlining

b. quotes

c. wording

d. manuscripts

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

31. ______ charts show comparisons and contrasts to show differences in amount or frequency.

a. Bar

b. Pie

c. Line

d. Infographic

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

32. Speakers use ______ to help compress or summarize large amounts of information.

a. graphs

b. charts

c. pictographs

d. maps

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3e. Charts, Drawings, and Maps

Difficulty Level: Medium

Fill-in-the-Blank

1. A ______ can be effective if their role is well planned and they are not allowed to distract audience members.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3a. Real People

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. Using presentation aids can actually ______ speech apprehension.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Visuals can promote ______ and ______ for audience members.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. A ______ is an actual object that has the power to compel listeners to focus their attention on your message, and better understand your subject.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3b. Props and Models

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. A replica of the Great Wall of China displaced during a speech is an example of a/an______.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 14.3b. Props and Models

Difficulty Level: Hard

6. An effective model can aid in ______ and retention.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3b. Props and Models

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Audiences are more attuned to messages that have ______ appeal than to ones appealing solely to their ears.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1 Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. ______ graphs show trends over time.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. ______ or color copies can often make effective visual aids.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3c. Photographs

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. ______ graphs illustrate either percentages of a whole or distribution patterns.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. Infographics use ______ representations to decrease the formality of a graph and enhance its appeal.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. ______ charts show comparisons and contrasts to show differences in amount or frequency.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. ______ are used to help compress or summarize large amounts of information.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3e. Charts, Drawings, and Maps

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. Drawings and maps help illustrate key ______, movements, or geographic information.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3e. Charts, Drawings, and Maps

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. To be effective the video clip you use needs to be short, usually consuming no more than ______ seconds of a 5-minute speech.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3f. Audio and Video Clips

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. Each slide should be ______ and focus on a single idea.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Easy

17. In case the equipment fails, you should have a ______.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.5b. Choose the Right Presentation Aids

Difficulty Level: Easy

18. For your visual aid, you should keep slides ______ to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

19. Be sure to have a ______ plan in case the equipment fails during a speech.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

20. Effective slides should have a ______ font that is common.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

21. Maintain ______ with your audience, not the slides.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

True/False

1. Presentation aids are often clearer than speech itself.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Visual aids can help make your speech more persuasive.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Easy

3. Visual aids can lend an air of professionalism to your speech.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. Using visuals tied to specific moments in your speech can slow the speech down.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. Microsoft PowerPoint is the most common slide presentation program to date.

Learning Objective: 14.3: Choose an appropriate slide presentation software program.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.4. Be Familiar With Presentation Software

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. Google Slides is a program that you can purchase but does not offer collaboration.

Learning Objective: 14.3: Choose an appropriate slide presentation software program.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.4. Be Familiar With Presentation Software

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Pie charts are meant to show trends over time.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. When using presentation aids, the speaker has something to focus on other than the fear of speaking.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. A prop is an object that has the power to compel listeners to focus their attention on your message and better understand your subject.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3b. Props and Models

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. Keep models hidden until it is time to use them in the speech.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.3b. Props and Models

Difficulty Level: Easy

11. Before using an animate visual aid, consider in advance the kinds of problems it could create for you and your listeners.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3b. Props and Models

Difficulty Level: Medium

12. Videos are used to help compress or summarize large amounts of information.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3e. Charts, Drawings, and Maps

Difficulty Level: Medium

13. Drawings and maps help illustrate key differences, movements, or geographic information.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3e. Charts, Drawings, and Maps

Difficulty Level: Medium

14. Bar graphs are only presented vertically.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

15. Pie graphs are also called circle graphs.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Easy

16. It is effective to pass photographs around the room.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.3c. Photographs

Difficulty Level: Easy

17. Line graphs show trends over time.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

18. For your visual aid, you should keep slides consistent to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

19. Effective slides should have a small font that is common.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

20. Maintain eye contact with your audience, not the slides.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

21. Audio and video clips also help make a speech more dynamic, involved, and exciting.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3f. Audio and Video Clips

Difficulty Level: Medium

22. When preparing visual aids, you should minimize purely decorative design elements.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Easy

23. Red and Green are strong color combinations on presentation slides.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

24. Each slide should be brief and focus on a single idea.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Easy

25. You should have a contingency plan in case the equipment fails.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.5b. Choose the Right Presentation Aids

Difficulty Level: Easy

26. Each slide should be elaborate and focus on multiple ideas.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Easy

27. For your visual aid, you should keep slides detailed to avoid distracting the audience with jarring colors or fonts.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5a. Devise the Content and Design the Look

Difficulty Level: Medium

28. Be sure to stand to the side of the visual and talk to the audience directly.

Learning Objective: 14.4: Select, prepare, and integrate the most appropriate presentation aids into a speech

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5c. Use Presentation Aids During Your Speech

Difficulty Level: Medium

Short Answer/Essay

1. Discuss how visual aids can help reduce apprehension.

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Hard

2. What functions to presentation aids fulfill?

Learning Objective: 14.1: Discuss the functions presentation aids serve

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.1. Use Presentation Aids Strategically

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Discuss what questions you should ask yourself when deciding how you should use visual aids.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.2. The Right and Wrong Ways to Work With Presentation Aids

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. When planning on integrating visual or audio aids, what questions should the speaker consider?

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 14.3. Select the Best Aids

Difficulty Level: Hard

5. What are some coaching pointers if you have a human visual aid?

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3a. Real People

Difficulty Level: Medium

6. What should you have in mind when using props and models?

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3b. Props and Models

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. Why is it not a good idea to pass photographs around?

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 14.3c. Photographs

Difficulty Level: Hard

8. Describe a line graph. Give an example.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. What is a pictograph?

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3d. Graphs

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. Explain the purpose of using drawings or maps in your speeches.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.3e. Charts, Drawings, and Maps

Difficulty Level: Medium

11. Give an example of how a speaker uses drawings and maps in their speech.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: 14.3e. Charts, Drawings, and Maps

Difficulty Level: Hard

12. What is the benefit of using video clips?

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 14.3f. Audio and Video Clips

Difficulty Level: Hard

13. What is the benefit of using audio clips?

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 14.3f. Audio and Video Clips

Difficulty Level: Hard

14. List different types of presentation software that would be useful for public speaking.

Learning Objective: 14.3: Choose an appropriate slide presentation software program

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.4. Be Familiar With Presentation Software

Difficulty Level: Easy

15. How can presentation software be helpful for your presentation?

Learning Objective: 14.3: Choose an appropriate slide presentation software program

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.4. Be Familiar With Presentation Software

Difficulty Level: Medium

16. When can the use of presentation aids “backfire”?

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: 14.5. Get the Most From Your Presentation Aids

Difficulty Level: Hard

17. List some design and content pointers to help craft effective slides.

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: 14.5. Get the Most From Your Presentation Aids

Difficulty Level: Easy

18. What are some tips to prepare to use your presentation aids most effectively?

Learning Objective: 14.2: Assess the strengths of the presentation aids discussed in this chapter

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: 14.5c. Use Presentation Aids During Your Speech

Difficulty Level: Medium