Presentation Aids: Design and Usage

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary functions of presentation aids as identified in the text?

According to research from the US Department of Labor cited in the text, what percentage of human learning occurs visually?

A study by Lockard & Sidowski found that after a three-day period, learners retained 65 percent of information from which type of presentation?

What type of chart is defined as a graphical representation of data, often numerical, or a sketch representing an ordered process?

Which type of chart is specifically designed to show the relationships between ideas and is useful for determining a course of action, such as whether to play baseball based on weather conditions?

What is the primary purpose of using a line graph in a speech?

What term is used to classify a group of aids like diagrams, maps, and photographs that are designed to represent real processes or objects?

When using an audio or video clip in a five-minute speech, what is the recommended maximum length for the clip?

Which of the following is considered a major risk when deciding to use a live animal as a presentation aid?

According to the text, who was the NASA consultant and graphic expert that criticized PowerPoint for producing an 'anti-narrative with choppy continuity'?

Which of the following is NOT one of the universal principles of good design mentioned in the chapter?

What is the recommended approach for distributing handouts to an audience if the handout is a 'takeaway' and not meant to be followed during the speech?

What is the first and most fundamental rule for all presentation aids?

When using text on a presentation aid, what must a speaker do immediately after displaying it to the audience?

According to the text, what is one of the biggest mistakes novice users of presentation software make regarding their slides?

When incorporating slide transitions or word animations into a presentation, what is the recommended guideline?

What is the key difference between an 'object' and a 'model' as a presentation aid?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three rules for using a chalk or dry-erase board effectively during an interactive speech component?

If a speaker uses a statistical chart from a study, what is crucial for the speaker to do to ensure the aid is effective?

What is the term for a re-creation of a physical object, often used when the actual object is unavailable or impractical to bring to a speech?

When a speaker uses their own body to demonstrate something, such as dance moves or ballet positions, the speaker is acting as what type of presentation aid?

What does the text identify as a primary responsibility for a speaker when using another person as a presentation aid?

Which of the following is NOT a reason that presentation aids can enhance a speaker's credibility?

The text describes a function of presentation aids that impresses listeners with the importance of an idea, such as using a drawing to show the scarcity of potable water. What is this function called?

When displaying a pie graph, what is the purpose of including a legend or key?

The text warns that some low-tech media, like posters, can be prone to physical damage. What example of damage is NOT mentioned in the text?

What is the primary advantage of using a smartboard over a traditional chalk or dry-erase board?

What is the key difference between foam board and poster board as a foundation for a presentation aid?

For what reason does the text advise speakers to cite the source of a graphic aid, even if it is in the public domain like the NASA 'Spaceship Earth' photograph?

What is the term for the aesthetic principle that refers to the beauty or good taste of a presentation aid?

If you are using a bar graph, what is its primary function according to the chapter?

What is the most significant drawback of a pie graph that contains too much information, like the 'World Populations' example in the text?

When giving a speech, what is the core principle to remember about presentation aids?

What is the first step of an elucidating explanation, as suggested by Katherine Rowan to clarify difficult concepts?

For which type of audience confusion does Katherine Rowan suggest using a quasi-scientific explanation?

What is the purpose of a transformative explanation, according to Rowan's framework?

When preparing a map as a visual aid, what is the most important guideline to follow?

What is a key piece of advice for speakers who feel they lack artistic skills for creating their own graphics?

What are 'clickers' as described in the chapter on presentation aids?

What is the recommended strategy when designing a poster to ensure a professional look?

What is the final step in Katherine Rowan's four-part elucidating explanation for clarifying a difficult concept?

When a speaker wants to help an audience visualize a complex process like blood circulation, a quasi-scientific explanation is recommended. What is the first step in this type of explanation?

What is a major reason the text warns against putting your entire speech onto PowerPoint slides?

What practical test does the chapter recommend for determining if a font size is large enough for a presentation aid?

If a speaker is discussing the complexity of a tall ship's rigging, which type of representation would be most effective according to the example in the text?

What is the primary characteristic of an effective pie graph?

When using audiovisual media, what is the fourth step a speaker must perform, after identifying the clip, cueing it up, and telling the audience where it's from?

Which presentation aid maxim does the text state 'really does apply in this instance'?

Why is it generally a bad idea to use a chalkboard or dry-erase board for prepared visuals?

What is the last, and critically important, tip for using presentation technology mentioned in the chapter?