Deck 12: Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

Question 1

Which of the following demonstrates the most important rule in the successful use of statistics?

A) There are 1.1 billion people in China.
B) There are 1,001,142,615 people in China.
C) One fourth of the world's population lives in China.
D) Millions of people live in China.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A HYPOTHETICAL ILLUSTRATION is a narrative or story told in such vivid detail that it paints a picture for the listener and is usually factual in nature.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Objects are used MORE than any other visual aid.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Information from experts

A) should be quoted directly, not paraphrased.
B) should have the expert's qualifications cited if they are not known to the audience
C) should be long and detailed to keep audience interest.
D) are used for clarification only.

Question 5

EXAMPLES are used for both clarification and proof.

Question 6

Factual illustrations

A) are detailed narratives about someone who could exist.
B) are made up by the speaker to fit a particular situation.
C) must be possible or likely.
D) gain attention and involve the audience personally.

Question 7

Statistics should be

A) used sparingly.
B) reported exactly as they appear in the original source.
C) used liberally as needed.
D) given without reference to the source

Question 8

In an ILLUSTRATION the speaker simply describes the relationship between certain items,makes clear the definition of a term or word,or gives instructions on how to do something.(F,p.354)

Question 9

Graphic visuals speak to the creative RIGHT BRAIN.

Question 10

Using a DIFFERENT color background for each PowerPoint slide helps gain audience attention and adds to the speaker's message.

Question 11

Using TWO to FOUR different typefaces per visual is recommended for adding contrast or interest.

Question 12

Today in the business world it is rare to attend a business meeting or conference where presenters USE PowerPoint.

Question 13

A SANS SERIF typeface is recommended for titles or emphasis.

Question 14

Verbal supports used for both clarification and proof include all but one of the following:

A) literal comparison
B) figurative comparison
C) factual illustration
D) examples
E) statistics

Question 15

The figurative comparison

A) shows similarities or differences between the same class or category.
B) is difficult to use effectively.
C) is good proof in a speech.
D) shows similarities or differences between items from different classes or categories.

Question 16

HUE is the amount of color used in the selected shade.

Question 17

According to the design rules for text visuals,the content of each visual should be CENTERED on the page (or PowerPoint slide)from top to bottom.

Question 18

LINEGRAPHS compare countable data at a specific moment in time.

Question 19

An average presenter who uses visual aids can be perceived as CREDIBLE as "expert" presenters who use no visuals.

Question 20

The factual illustration

A) describes an event that actually happened.
B) points out similarities or differences between two or more items from the same class or category.
C) is used in groups of two or three for the best impact.
D) tells about an event that could happen or probably will happen.

Question 21

Which of the following is not true about a marker board?

A) Use any color marker.
B) Practice is vital.
C) Learning to speak and draw at the same time requires work.
D) Make sure your letters are large enough to read.

Question 22

What type of support is the following? "Gentlemen,I want you to suppose a case for a moment.Suppose that all the property you were worth was in gold,and you had put it in the hands of Blondin,the famous rope-walker,to carry across the Niagara Falls on a tightrope.Would you shake the rope while he was passing over it,or keep shouting to him,'Blondin,stoop a little more! Go a little faster!' No,I am sure you would not.You would hold your breath as well as your tongue,and keep your hand off until he was safely over."

A) example
B) hypothetical illustration
C) factual illustration
D) explanation

Question 23

To present proof of an idea,you would least likely use

A) statistics.
B) expert opinion.
C) comparison.
D) examples.

Question 24

To be successful,text visuals should

A) use no more than four to six lines of text
B) limit each line to sixty characters.
C) use capital letters to enhance readability.
D) center the information on each page.

Question 25

According to Sandberg,how much money do bad PowerPoint presentations cost companies in
Wasted time?

A) $155 million
B) $177 million
C) $203 million
D) $252 million

Question 26

In a presentation on grades and student stress,what type of support is the following? "One student we interviewed complained of headaches during each exam.Another student complained of stomach problems."

A) example
B) explanation
C) expert opinion
D) figurative comparison

Question 27

Passing around materials that an audience can see and hold during your speech

A) is always helpful in holding attention.
B) is recommended at the conclusion of the presentation.
C) is best when you have too many aids to show from up front.
D) will take a lot of pressure off you as a speaker.

Question 28

Explain the presentation guidelines for using statistics effectively.

Question 29

The left side of the brain is used when engaged in which type of supporting material?

A) text visuals
B) pod casts
C) pictographs
D) statistics

Question 30

Explain the design rules for text visuals and explain why each rule is important to the speaker.

Question 31

A principle for having quality visuals is

A) dark colors to appear nearer; light colors to appear further away.
B) avoid using colors that tend to look the same at a distance.
C) place opposites on the color wheel immediately next to each other.
D) use light colors for bullets or letters on a clear background.

Question 32

Which graph shows changes in relationship over time?

A) pie chart
B) line graph
C) horizontal bar graph or grouped bar graphs
D) 3-D stacked bar graph

Question 33

In double checking her finished PowerPoint slides,Clara realized that she violated one of the rules for effective presentations.Which of the following should she change?

A) Her title slide has 36 pt. text.
B) She has used two font styles throughout: one font for the title and subtitles and one font for other text.
C) She has used blue text on a black background.
D) She has used bulleted phrases instead of complete sentences.

Question 34

What type of support is the following? "Anxiety,which affects twice as many women as men,is treated with medication and counseling,according to Dr.Thomas Leaman of the Milton S.Hershey Medical Center of Pennsylvania State University."

A) expert opinion
B) figurative comparison
C) literal comparison
D) explanation

Question 35

What type of support is the following? "More than 128 million Americans-including one million children four to seven years old--suffer from hearing loss."

A) comparison
B) explanation
C) expert opinion
D) statistics

Question 36

A speaker supports a point by saying,"Relationships require the same care you give a garden.When the plants are dry you must water them.You must fertilize them if they are to grow.And you must prune or spray at the first sign of disease,lest it spread and kill the whole plant." This is an example of

A) an illustration.
B) a literal comparison
C) a figurative comparison.
D) an explanation.

Question 37

What type of support is the following? "Generalized anxiety disorder is an unrealistic or excessive worry about some life circumstance that persists for six months or longer.This is often accompanied by difficulty concentrating,trouble sleeping,irritability,palpitations,or a general feeling of being keyed up."

A) example
B) explanation
C) illustration
D) literal comparison

Question 38

For a six minute speech the recommended number of visuals would be

A) 2.
B) 4.
C) 6.
D) 10.

Question 39

To be successful,graphic visuals should

A) exaggerate data points.
B) omit headings to leave more room for data.
C) make spaces between bars narrower than the bars themselves.
D) include detailed data to answer potential audience questions.

Question 40

Each of the following is a reason for using visual aids EXCEPT

A) they improve listener's memories.
B) they add to speaker credibility.
C) they speech comprehension.
D) they enable speakers to present more information than they have time to say.

Question 41

Discuss the guidelines for electronic/multimedia presentations.

Question 42

Gives examples of three of the principles for having quality color visuals.

Question 43

Explain how visual aids make a difference for audience recall.

Question 44

Discuss the steps in creating visual aids with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Question 45

Discuss what steps the military might take to improve the quality of PowerPoint presentations without outright banning their use.

Question 46

Explain the design rules for graphic visuals and explain why each rule is important to the speaker.

Question 47

Identify major mistakes one can make while using visual aids.