Deck 14: Using Visual Aids  

Question 1

The best way to show drawings and photographs is to pass them around the room during your speech.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Iyou wanted to show the relationships among the parts oa whole, the best visual aid would probably be a pie graph.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Models are the best type ovisual aid for presenting statistical information.

Question 5

Because it is so colorful, a pie graph o8 to 10 segments is usually an excellent visual aid.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

Iyou were giving a speech on the kinds opositions used in ballet, the most effective visual aid would probably be a drawing.

Question 8

To be effective as visual aids, photographs must be large enough to be seen easily by everyone in the audience.

Question 9

Ithe 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 oyour speech.

Question 10

Ithe 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.

Question 11

One othe reasons to use visual aids in a speech is that you can break eye contact with the audience while discussing the visual aids.

Question 12

Iyou were showing statistical trends in a speech, the best visual aid to use would probably be a line graph.

Question 13

Research has shown that visual aids can increase both the clarity and the persuasiveness oa speaker's message.

Question 14

Iyou were showing statistical trends in a speech, the best visual aid to use would probably be a pie graph.

Question 15

A pie graph should ideally have 2 to 5 segments.

Question 16

Iyou wanted to show the relationship among parts oa whole, the best visual aid would probably be a bar graph.

Question 17

Research has shown that using visual aids can increase the audience's retention oa speaker's message.

Question 18

Using visual aids can help a speaker combat stage fright.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

Iyou were giving a speech about how to lift weights, the most effective visual aid would probably be a drawing.

Question 21

Iyou want to demonstrate a process that takes longer to complete than the time allotted for your speech, you will probably have choose a different topic.

Question 22

Ipresentation technology is allowed to dominate a speech, it can divert attention from the speaker's message.

Question 23

When you design a visual aid, you should keep in mind the size othe room in which you will be speaking.

Question 24

Your textbook recommends that you use presentation technology to illustrate each point in your speech.

Question 25

Iyou wanted to summarize the steps oa process in a speech, the best kind ovisual aid to use would probably be a chart.

Question 26

Iyou were showing statistical trends in a speech, the best kind ovisual aid to use would probably be a chart.

Question 27

You can be your own visual aid.

Question 28

When using presentation software, you need to limit the amount oinformation you put on each slide.

Question 29

One advantage to doing a demonstration during your speech is that it reduces nervousness by providing an outlet for extra adrenaline.

Question 30

As your textbook states, it is usually a good idea to write your entire speech on PowerPoint slides so your audience can read along with you.

Question 31

It is usually enough to practice your speech just once using your visual aids.

Question 32

One drawback ousing Prezi for presenting visual aids is that its zooming, panning, and transition effects can distract from the content oyour speech.

Question 33

As your textbook explains, you should use presentation software to insert well-chosen slides only where they are needed to clarify or strengthen your ideas.

Question 34

One advantage opreparing your visual aids well in advance is that doing so allows you to use them while practicing your speech.

Question 35

Lists on a chart should rarely exceed seven or eight items.

Question 36

To be effective as visual aids, video clips need to be carefully edited so they will fit smoothly into a speech.

Question 37

One advantage ousing presentation technology is that it enables you to integrate different kinds ovisual aids in the same speech.

Question 38

You should include in a visual aid only what you need to make your point.

Question 39

According to your textbook, the most effective way to use PowerPoint is to read to your audience from the slides that are on screen.

Question 40

As your textbook explains, too many visual aids or poor visual aids can detract from the effect oyour speech.

Question 41

Red and green is usually a poor color combination for a visual aid.

Question 42

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.

Question 43

The more information you include on each oyour PowerPoint slides, the more effective your speech will be.

Question 44

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

Question 45

Almost any combination ocolors works well on a visual aid.

Question 46

Visual aids should usually be displayed from the right side othe lectern.

Question 47

In most circumstances, a speaker should avoid passing visual aids among the audience.

Question 48

When making visual aids, you should use colors that can easily be distinguished from one another.

Question 49

According to your textbook, a general rule when using presentation technology such as PowerPoint is to include no more than a half-dozen lines otype on a single slide.

Question 50

Printing your visual aid in ALL CAPITAL letters is a good way to make sure it will be easy for the audience to read.

Question 51

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

Question 52

According to your textbook, when making a PowerPoint slide, you should try to use at least five colors so the slide will be visually appealing.

Question 53

Visual aids should usually be displayed from the left side othe lectern.

Question 54

According to your textbook, you should usually use the same fonts consistently for all your PowerPoint slides.

Question 55

According to your textbook, you should usually include 10-15 lines otext on each PowerPoint slide.

Question 56

According to your textbook, it is usually a good idea to use a different font for each PowerPoint slide in your speech.

Question 57

When using charts and graphs as visual aids, you should usually include a title above them so the audience can see what the aid is about.

Question 58

Research shows that presenting extraneous images in a speech interferes with listener comprehension.

Question 59

As your textbook explains, you should usually use four different fonts on a PowerPoint slide to increase audience interest.

Question 60

According to your textbook, blue text on a green background is usually a good choice ocolors for a visual aid.

Question 61

When you are going to give an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material at the beginning othe speech.

Question 62

Visual aids should be displayed only while you are discussing them.

Question 63

When explaining a visual aid, it is important to resist the temptation to look primarily at the aid rather than at the audience.

Question 64

A good way to keep PowerPoint slides out oview when you are not using them is to add blank slides after each othem.

Question 65

When you are giving an audience material to take home from a speech, you should usually distribute the material in the middle oyour speech.

Question 66

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

Question 67

Visual aids usually should be used only in informative speeches.

Question 68

When you plan to use presentation technology in your speech, you should always bring a backup copy oyour slides on a flash drive.

Question 69

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

Question 70

One advantage ousing presentation technology such as PowerPoint is that you can leave your slides on screen even when you are not discussing them.

Question 71

One othe advantages ousing visual aids in a speech is that their meaning is instantly clear to the audience.

Question 72

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

Question 73

A visual aid is only as useful as the explanation that goes with it.

Question 74

According to your textbook, which othe following is an advantage ousing visual aids in a speech?
a. Using visual aids can increase the clarity of a speaker's message.
b. Using visual aids can increase the audience's retention of a speaker's message.
c. Using visual aids can increase the persuasiveness of a speaker's message.
d. all of the above
e. a and b only

Question 75

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

Question 76

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.

Question 77

Your textbook recommends adding a blank slide at the end oyour PowerPoint presentation so the audience will not be distracted by the previous slide.

Question 78

It is important to maintain strong eye contact with your audience when you are presenting a visual aid.

Question 79

In most circumstances, you should keep your visual aids on display throughout your speech.

Question 80

Because technology has become so advanced, it is seldom necessary to bring a backup oyour PowerPoint slides on the day oyour speech.
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