1. The first step in determining what presentation aid to use is to decide what type of equipment you will have on the
speech day.
a. True
b. False
2. There are places in a speech where a visual presentation aid can help you make a point more clearly and in a
shorter time than if you were to use your spoken words alone.
a. True
b. False
3. A presentation aid is best used when you are attempting to explain a complex or technical idea, and when you want
to reinforce a particular message.
a. True
b. False
4. Using clip art in presentation software slides is a simple and effective way to make your message unique.
a. True
b. False
5. Which of the following is a good reason for using presentation aids?
a. The presentation aid will be easy to make
b. You will be explaining an unfamiliar idea
c. Using a presentation aid will help you be less nervous
d. There are lots of video clips on the Internet about your topic
e. All of the above
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6. Which of the following is not recommended by your text as a guideline for preparing your visual aids?
a. Make your visual aids large enough to be seen by the entire audience
b. Design your visual aids for maximum audience impact
c. Use all capital letters for headlines or titles to increase readability
d. Keep visual aids simple and clear
e. None, all are recommended
7. When using presentation software to accompany your speech, you should _____.
a. Keep your text slides simple
b. Use clip art with care
c. Maintain consistency
d. Exercise restraint with sound effects
e. Follow all of the above
8. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages to using presentation software?
9. Suggest two different presentation aids that might be used for speeches on each of these topics: adoption, pet
overpopulation, increase in gasoline prices.
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