Deck 13: Presentational Aids

Question 1

Taren is giving a presentation on Japanese culture.Rather than just showing pictures of Japan and its people,she has shared samples of authentic Japanese cuisine with the audience.She is utilizing a(n)_______.

A)visual aid
B)audio aid
C)audiovisual aid
D)sensory aid

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Whiteboard and chalkboards are unique from the other performance aids discussed in the chapter because _______.

A)you can write on them while you are showing them
B)you can make them during the speech
C)you don't need to talk about them
D)they are three-dimensional

Answer 2

A

Question 3

_______ have become important enough to public speaking that they are essentially a form of supporting material.

A)Quotations
B)Pamphlets
C)Laser pointers
D)Presentational aids

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Chalkboards are appropriate for use _______.

A)when you don't feel like taking time to make another kind of visual aid
B)when you plan to volunteer to go first
C)when what you want to show is very simple or short
D)at any time;they are usually the best visual aids

Question 5

If you wanted to show the amount of money spent on defense for six different countries,which type of visual aid would probably be best?

A)a bar graph
B)a drawing
C)a line graph
D)a chart

Question 6

The problem with handouts is that they _______.

A)are not cost effective
B)can distract the audience away from your speech
C)take a long time to produce
D)waste a lot of paper

Question 7

Santos is using a YouTube video clip of a political debate in his speech.He is using a(n)_______.

A)visual aid
B)audio aid
C)audiovisual aid
D)sensory aid

Question 8

One guideline for the effective use of presentational aids in a speech is _______.

A)the more visual aids,the better
B)never use more than three visual aids in a speech
C)use visual aids to make points you don't have time to cover orally
D)use visual aids only if they contribute to the audience's understanding

Question 9

Daria wants to show her audience where the kidneys,bladder,and liver are in the body.To do this most effectively she should use _______.

A)a chart
B)a photograph
C)a slide show
D)a simple drawing

Question 10

When designing a PowerPoint presentation you should _______.

A)use a font that is easy to read
B)include as much text as possible
C)avoid using pictures
D)all of the above

Question 11

Harrison wants to show a human brain for his speech,but using an actual brain is impractical,difficult to obtain,and a biohazard.The most similar alternative is _______.

A)a slide
B)a chart
C)a model
D)a photograph

Question 12

June is giving a speech on bird calls.What presentation could June use to help her audience understand three different types of bird calls?

A)a word chart
B)a model
C)a diagram
D)an audio recording

Question 13

How does a speaker benefit from using a visual aid?

A)Visual aids distract attention from the speaker.
B)Visual aids are required in any speech class.
C)We remember more when we see and hear.
D)Using visual aids makes you look extra smart.

Question 14

Presentational aids _______.

A)clarify and dramatize a verbal message
B)help audiences remember information
C)allow speakers to address diverse learning styles
D)increase persuasive appeal
E)all of the above

Question 15

A flipchart is _______.

A)a series of graphs in a binder
B)a projection that can be flipped from one section to another
C)a large pad mounted on an easel
D)a series of directions

Question 16

The number of presentational aids used should be limited because _______.

A)visual aids are likely to be remembered
B)some visual aids are difficult to see
C)you may be speaking in an environment that is not equipped for certain types
D)you want the focus to be on you,the speaker

Question 17

Well-developed and well-presented computer-mediated visual aids greatly enhance _______.

A)audience perceptions of speaker credibility
B)the speaker's ability to enunciate properly
C)the speaker's ability to communicate effectively
D)the audience's ability to relate to the speaker

Question 18

Showing the class the type of baseball used for little league teams is a type of visual aid known as _______.

A)a model
B)an actual object
C)a demonstrator
D)a graph

Question 19

If you wanted to show the way a university budget was distributed,which type of visual aid would probably be best?

A)a bar graph
B)a line graph
C)a chart
D)a pie graph

Question 20

Sheng wants to show the chain of command within the organization she is discussing.She wants to include hierarchy,who communicates with whom,and relationships between roles.This could be demonstrated best by using _______.

A)a pie graph
B)a flow chart
C)a bar graph
D)a model

Question 21

When it comes to handouts,the more information the better.

Question 22

What are some of the disadvantages of passing presentational aids around to all audience members? What are two alternatives to passing around presentational aids?

Question 23

You are giving a speech about Hurricane Katrina.Give an example of how you could effectively use each of these in a speech: (1)a bar graph, (2)a pie chart, (3)photographs, (4)an audio recording.(You may use sample numbers to explain,if needed).Then explain which of the four you would choose if you could only use one and why you would choose that presentation aid.

Question 24

Using yourself as a visual aid can be your own best visual aid on certain occasions.

Question 25

Choosing a presentational aid should be part of your beginning research for a speech.

Question 26

To create effective presentational aids,you should be sure that _______.

A)you only use expensive materials
B)you only include information that you will emphasize in your speech
C)you only use fancy,scripted typefaces
D)you always use as many pictures or clip art as possible

Question 27

You are ready to give a speech,and you can't wait to show off your computer slideshow.However,when you arrive in the classroom,you discover the computer you were planning to use in class to show your slideshow is broken and you can't use it.What could you have done to prevent this scenario? Discuss two other presentational aids you could still include in your speech.Compare and contrast the pros and cons of these alternative presentational aids with the benefits and drawbacks of computer-mediated technology.

Question 28

Many novice speakers overuse computer-mediated presentations and allow the visual to become the show and not simply an aid.

Question 29

Using a presentational aid will help make your information clearer to your audience.