Deck 12: Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

Question 1

"Follow the rule of four to six" refers to

A)The number of bullet points or lines on a slide
B)The size of the font on a slide 
C)The number of words per bullet point on a slide
D)​The number of visual aids you should give in a six-minute speech.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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 more than four colors per slide.
D)​She has used phrases instead of complete sentences 

Answer 3

C

Question 4

​In a presentation,statistics should be

A)Rounded off to an easy to remember number. 
B)Reported exactly as they appear in the original source.
C)Used frequently as a way to boost credibility.
D)​Given without reference to the source. 

Question 5

A principle for having quality visuals is​

A)Dark colors appear nearer;light colors appear further away​
B)Avoid using colors that end 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 6

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 complained of stomach problems."​

A)Example.
B)Explanation.
C)Expert opinion.
D)​Figurative comparison

Question 7

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 8

Factual illustrations

A)Are detailed narratives about someone that could be true but are not verified.
B)Are the combination of statistics used with an accompanying visual aid.
C)Are made up by the speaker to fit a particular situation.
D)​Are a detailed narrative that actually happened. 

Question 9

Graphic visual aids improve listener memory.

Question 10

Objects are used more than any other visual aid.

Question 11

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 12

Using two to four different typefaces per visual is recommended for adding contrast or interest.​

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following is not a good reason for including visual aids in your presentation?​

A)Visual material helps understanding
B)Visual memory lasts longer 
C)Visual material is less work to make
D)​Visual material helps credibility 

Question 15

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.​

Question 16

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

A)Images 
B)Pod casts
C)Pictographs
D)​Statistics. 

Question 17

To present proof of an idea,which of the following would be the weakest proof?

A)Statistics
B)Expert opinion
C)Comparison
D)​Examples

Question 18

All of the following are true of a figurative comparison EXCEPT that they​

A)Don't show similarities or differences between two different classes or category.
B)Don't offer a credible form of evidence and support. 
C)Are not used primarily to clarify ideas and to add audience interest.
D)​Don't work best when relating to something familiar to the audience. 

Question 19

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 20

For a six-minute speech,the recommended number of visuals would be four.The maximum number of visuals for any given speech is determined by the formula

A)The rule of four to six. 
B)The length of any given speech divided in half plus one.
C)The square root of the speech length plus 1.5
D)​There is no formula.This is a best guess.  

Question 21

Discuss the general design guidelines for building effective electronic/multimedia aids.How do we make sure to use audio-visual aids effectively during the presentation?​

Question 22

What are the principles for having quality color visuals? Define hue,saturation,and black zone and describe specific color tips.​

Question 23

Discuss some tips for preparing and using effective PowerPoint presentations.​

Question 24

What are the three purposes of using supporting material? What are the six categories of verbal supporting materials and how do they work together,if at all?​

Question 25

How do visual aids improve audience recall and memory? Describe the multimedia principle and the contiguity principle and explain how they work.​