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67) Vincent enthusiastically explained to his boss the reasons he thought he should get a raise.
However, Vincent did not organize his thoughts clearly or back up his claims with solid evidence.
It is NOT likely that Vincent's boss will be convinced by the presentation.
68) It is NOT necessary to use supporting material when you are presenting complicated
information.
69) It is advisable to include a definition in your speech if the audience does not know the meaning
of a term you are using.
70) One way you can define a word in a speech is by explaining what the word does NOT mean.
71) Avoid using examples from your own experience in a speech.
72) You should avoid telling stories in an informative speech because the audience will only want
to hear facts.
73) In your speech you can tell stories that are fictional, hypothetical, or factual, but you can only
use the factual type to prove a point.
74) Accurate statistics provide a very strong form of proof.
75) Research shows that you can increase the effectiveness of your presentation by using long lists
of statistics.
76) It is usually a good idea to accompany the statistics you use in a presentation with a visual
supplement.
77) Because they are so vague, figurative analogies should be avoided in presentations.
78) You can use a literal analogy to compare an idea you are proposing to an idea that has already
worked well somewhere else.
79) Quotations can be used as proof in some types of presentations, but they should NOT be used
in an informative business presentation.
80) When you quote an authority in a speech, it does not matter if the audience has heard of the
person.
81) When you cite a source in a presentation, the source should have credibility with the audience.
82) Your message is likely to be more memorable when you include both visual and oral support.
83) Visual aids should NOT be used to show how something works.
84) It is NOT advisable to display an object unless it is large enough for everyone in the audience
to see clearly.
85) Diagrams are useful for conveying information about size, shape, and structure.
86) Use numbered lists for steps in the process and bulleted lists for items that are equally
important.
87) Use bar charts to compare the value of several items.
88) Graphs are ideal for demonstrating steps in a process.
89) Infographics combine various visual aids, such as bar charts, pie charts, and numbered lists.
90) Although some speakers place large sticky notes on the board, it is never advisable to do so.
91) When speakers use computerized displays, it is rare for anything to go wrong.
92) You should decide on an organizational plan for your speech and select your supporting points
before you create your software presentation.
93) Because visual aids can boost a speaker's credibility, it is wise to include as many as you can in
your presentation. As a general rule, the more visual aids, the better.
94) Identify three functions of supporting material in a presentation. Illustrate each function with
an example.
95) List the seven types of verbal supporting materials. For each, provide at least one principle of
effective use.
96) What are statistics? What value do they add to a presentation? Explain three guidelines for
using statistics effectively in a presentation.
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97) Describe the four-step method for citing sources without interrupting the flow of your
presentation. Illustrate this method, using an imaginary quotation and source.
98) Explain three benefits of using visual aids to accompany an oral presentation.
99) Choose one of the types of visual aids. For your chosen type of aid, describe its strengths and
its potential weaknesses. Provide one specific example of a presentation you have seen in which
this type of visual aid was effectively used, and one specific example of a presentation you have
seen in which this type of visual aid was ineffectively used.
100) Your friend Jillianna has been given an assignment to deliver an oral presentation in her
history class. The speech must be accompanied by presentation software. Because you are taking a
communication class, Jillianna comes to you for advice in designing her computerized slide show.
What risks of using presentation software would you warn Jillianna about? What advice would
you give her for avoiding such mistakes?
101) Assess the impact of presentation software on public speaking. Does it help or hurt speakers?
Does it change audience expectations for speakers? Does it make it easier or harder to prepare a
presentation?
102) Summarize the guidelines for selecting, designing, and presenting visual aids.
