The document provides guidance on using visual aids when presenting a speech. It discusses choosing visual aids that are simple, clear, and visible. Preparing visual aids involves having backups, practicing with them beforehand, and practicing at the presentation location if possible. When using visual aids, make sure any media is cued up and playing audio/video counts toward the allotted time. PowerPoint presentations should focus one point at a time, keep it simple, and use animations and sounds sparingly.

2. Unit Three: Presenting Your Speech What do you know about verbal, visual, & vocal delivery? Directions: T = accurate statement; F = myth _____ 1. The main reason to use visuals is to entertain your audience. _____ 2. It isn’t necessary to use visuals if you create mental pictures in the minds of the audience. _____ 3. An audience waits until after the introduction is completed to decide whether your speech will be interesting enough to listen to. _____ 4. When you are speaking, either look over listener’s heads or talk directly to one or two people. _____ 5. Practice with markerboards or chalkboards is seldom necessary because you already know how to use them. _____ 6. To make visuals more interesting, use several colors and several typefaces. _____ 7. Avoid using sexist language because some audience members may be turned off by it and not listen to your message. _____ 8. If practicing your speech out loud is embarrassing or inconvenient, going over it mentally will be just as good. _____ 9. In order to make the text easy to read on your visuals, use all capital letters on your visuals. _____ 10. If you have a good memory, it is better to memorize your speech than to take a chance on forgetting part of it. Answers on p. 207

4. Why should we use visual aids?

5. Experiences with Visual Aids?

12. Now… Preparing to use visual aids

14. Let’s… Use them!

17. Finally… Let’s talk about PowerPoint