Question 1

Elena was giving her speech on why college athletes should be paid for playing their sport. In her PowerPoint, she uses an image of an attractive football player posing with his shirt off. Was usingthispicture helpful in persuading her audience?

Accepted Answer

The image of an attractive football player posing with his shirt off might distract the audience from listening to Elena's arguments and may not be directly related to her topic. Additionally, using such an image can be seen as objectifying or stereotyping athletes, which might not sit well with some members of the audience. Thus, the image may not have been helpful in persuading her audience, and option C is the best choice.

Question 2

Sam was giving a speech on fast food restaurants and made each PowerPoint slide the representative color of individual chains. Was this an effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Speakers should limit text to key words and phrases when using computer-generated presentation aids.

Accepted Answer

Limiting text to key words and phrases helps to keep the presentation concise and easy to follow, while also keeping the audience engaged and focused on the speaker. Too much text can overwhelm the audience and make the presentation less effective.

Question 4

If you're competent using a computer, you really don't need to practice out loud with your PowerPoint.

Accepted Answer

While being competent in using a computer and PowerPoint is helpful, it's still important to practice out loud to ensure a smooth and effective presentation. Practicing out loud helps with timing, pace, and tone of voice, which can all impact how the audience receives the presentation.

Question 5

When using objects as a presentation aid you should avoid

Accepted Answer

Passing the object among members of your audience can be distracting and may lead to a loss of control over the presentation's flow. It's better to display the object in a way that everyone can see without passing it around.

Question 6

When you use presentation aids, you should always remember

Accepted Answer

Murphy's Law states that "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." When using presentation aids, technical difficulties or other issues can arise, so it is important to be prepared for potential problems and have a backup plan in place.

Question 7

Some presentation aids speak for themselves, you don't need to explain them.

Accepted Answer

Presentation aids are designed to support your message, but they require explanation and context to ensure the audience fully understands their relevance and meaning.

Question 8

Jewel had carefully planned presentation aids for her speech on quilting. She thoroughly demonstrated how to sew together the squares by hand, which required her to concentrate on the quilt. What guidelinefor using presentation aids did Jewel violate?

Accepted Answer

Jewel violated the guideline of focusing on the audience instead of the presentation aid since she was concentrating on the quilt instead of the audience.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the guiding principles for effective presentation aids?

Accepted Answer

Effective presentation aids should be easy to see, simple, and safe, but they do not necessarily need to be exciting.

Question 10

What is the BEST advice for timing the use of presentation aids in a speech?

Accepted Answer

Displaying presentation aids to correspond with points in your speech is the best advice as it ensures that the aids are used effectively to enhance the message of the speech. It also helps in maintaining the audience's attention and can make the content more memorable. Using aids early or evenly throughout the speech may not be necessary or effective, and using aids solely at the beginning may not be relevant to the content of the speech.

Question 11

Howard taped pictures of rainbows all around the room as presentation aids for his speech. He never referred to them, but simply created an atmosphere for his presentation. Was this appropriate?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

In a speech about organ donation, Nathan gave the audience a handout about the need for organs and the process for becoming an organ donor before his speech. Is this an effective use of presentation aids?

Accepted Answer

Handing out materials before the speech can distract the audience, as they may focus on the handout instead of listening to the speaker.

Question 13

All of the following are tips for using presentation aids EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Facing your presentation aid while talking is not recommended because it can lead to disengagement with your audience. It's important to maintain eye contact and engage directly with the audience rather than turning your back on them to interact with your aid.

Question 14

On her way to public-speaking class, Delaney decided to add one last presentation aid to her speech. Was this a good idea, according to your textbook?

Accepted Answer

The textbook advises that presentation aids should be rehearsed and should not be added at the last minute without practice. Delaney did not have a chance to rehearse with the new aid, so it was not a good idea.

Question 15

Barney was giving a speech on animal-borne diseases. When discussing each disease, his slides contained a definition, symptoms, risks, treatment, and ways to prevent the disease. Was this an effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following statements about preparing presentation aids is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Limiting text to key words or phrases allows for a more visually appealing and less cluttered presentation aid. Using a variety of dramatic colors or decorative typefaces can be distracting to the audience and may take away from the effectiveness of the presentation aid. Avoiding a black and white color scheme is not necessarily a rule, as it can be effective for certain types of presentations.

Question 17

When preparing visual aids, use simple drawings or pictures.

Accepted Answer

Using simple drawings or pictures in visual aids can help make information more accessible and easy to understand for audiences.

Question 18

Rashan thought that he would be dramatic and impress his public-speaking class with his speech on air pollution. He decided to use mice in a closed jar to illustrate how air pollution is slowly killinghuman beings. But during his speech, the jar fell off the desk and the mice escaped, distracting his audience and putting an abrupt end to his presentation. What guideline did Rashan ignore, with regard to using presentation aids?

Accepted Answer

Rashan ignored the guideline of using animals with caution as presentation aids. While using animals can be effective for illustration, it is important to consider their safety and well-being, and to use them in a way that is not distracting or harmful to the audience. Additionally, it is important to ensure that any animals used are legal and ethical to use as presentation aids.

Question 19

When you distribute handouts, you should tell audience members to keep them face down until you are ready to talk about them.

Accepted Answer

Telling audience members to keep handouts face down until you are ready to talk about them helps to keep their attention on what you are saying rather than being distracted by reading ahead.

Question 20

What action should a speaker take if his or her speech topic calls for an illegal or dangerous presentation aid?

Accepted Answer

Using an illegal or dangerous presentation aid is not worth the risk of harm to oneself or others. The speaker should substitute an appropriate picture, chart, or other representation that conveys the message effectively without putting anyone in danger. It is not ethical to seek permission to use an illegal or dangerous presentation aid, nor is it responsible to take unnecessary risks.

Quiz 21: Preparing and Using Presentation Aids