Preparing and Using Visual Aids

Preparing and
Using Visual Aids

The Value of Sensory Enhancements

Types of Sensory Enhancements

Preparing Sensory Enhancements

Presenting With Sensory Enhancements

Using PowerPoint and Alternatives Successfully

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Preparing and Using Visual Aids > The Value of Sensory Enhancements

The Value of Sensory Enhancements
• Improve Listener Engagement, Comprehension, and Memory
• Choosing the Right Visual Aid
• The Importance of Preparation

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Improve Listener Engagement, Comprehension, and Memory
• Listeners will be more engaged if you tailor your sensory enhancements to the
audience and add value with pictures, graphs, and other visually appealing items.
• Sensory enhancements improve comprehension through the process of repeating

the information both visually and audibly.
• The repetition of information through a sensory enhancement and in your speech
will help the audience remember your presentation.

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Choosing the Right Visual Aid
• Visual aids should support, clarify, and amplify, not repeat what you are saying. In
order to make sure that the intent of your visual aid is clear try to use only
important or memorable words or phrases.
• It is important to consider if your visual can be seen and understood by the
member of your audience who is farthest from the screen when choosing to use it.
In order to do this test out your visual aids in different environments.
• Visual Communication relies on vision, and is primarily presented or expressed
with two dimensional images. A visual message accompanying text has a greater
power to inform, educate, or persuade a person or audience.

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The Importance of Preparation
• In preparing your visual aids, you should consider three important
components: Are your visual aids appropriate for your audience? Are your visual
aids easy to understand and easy to read or view? Do you know what is on your
visual aids and can you present them effectively?
• When creating a visual aid, make sure to consider the knowledge base,
demographic background, occupation, and values of your audience.
• Be sure to use text that is large enough (size 16 point font is a suggested
minimum) and colors that do not conflict with one another. This ensures that
words are legible.

Colors of various coordination complexes

• An essential component of using visual aids effectively is to prepare yourself in


understanding what is on them and determining how you want to explain them.

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Preparing and Using Visual Aids > Types of Sensory Enhancements

Types of Sensory Enhancements
• Physical and Animate Objects
• Chalkboards, Flipcharts, and Transparencies
• Static Representations: Images, Drawings, and Graphs

• Dynamic Representations: Video and Multimedia
• Slideshows



Physical and Animate Objects
• Choosing the appropriate object for a presentation depends on the speaker’s
preference, as well as the content and setting of the presentation.
• Ultimately, objects should enhance rather than detract from a presentation.

• Using physical objects is often necessary when demonstrating how to do
something so that the audience can fully understand the procedure or process.

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Chalkboards, Flipcharts, and Transparencies
• While chalkboards are typically used in academic settings, universities and
organizations employ dry boards for presentations and record-keeping.
• Chalkboards, dry boards, and flipcharts allow for fast, simple and easy use by

presenters who may not be familiar or comfortable with presentation software
tools.
• Transparencies are used across a wide variety of organizations, allowing for easy
note-taking and steady eye contact during presentations.
• Despite its heavy use in academia, transparencies are quickly becoming outdated
and being replaced by computer-based presentation tools.

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Static Representations: Images, Drawings, and Graphs
• Static imagery can either serve as a useful visual tool to further emphasize or
support a speaker’s point, or confuse audiences and detract from the speaker's
message.
• Photographs, maps, and handouts are all examples of visual aids that employ
static imagery.
• Bar graphs, line graphs, and other types of graphs are used in both static and
electronic presentations to visualize relationships between different quantities.
• Drawings or diagrams can be used when photographs do not show exactly what
the speaker wants to show or explain.

Presentation Drawings

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Dynamic Representations: Video and Multimedia
• Presenters may use navigation devices such as text links, picture thumbnails, or
miniature screenshots to move around spontaneously within and between large
collections of interconnected content.
• Although studies have revealed that audiences are more engaged during
presentations that employ dynamic elements, there have been no assessments
as to whether using multimedia improves learning and retention of presentation
material.
• Multimedia such as video enhances the experience of the audience member, and
can help presenters convey information more easily and quickly than static

presentations.

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• Integrating multimedia with online applications and hardware elements can ease
the job of presenters by adding emphasis and bringing attention to specific points
in the presentation.

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Slideshows
• Presentation software is most commonly used for instructional purposes, usually
with the intention of creating a dynamic, audiovisual presentation.
• Before the introduction of motion pictures and computer software, slides originally

were projected onto a theater screen via magic lanterns.
• In addition to business presentations, slideshows are used to provide
dynamicimagery for museum presentations and installation art, and for saving
personal memories as digital photo albums.

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Preparing and Using Visual Aids > Preparing Sensory Enhancements

Preparing Sensory Enhancements
• The Do's of Using Sensory Enhancements
• The Don'ts of Using Sensory Enhancements
• Design Tips

• The Role of Color



The Do's of Using Sensory Enhancements
• During your presentation, your audience will see you and your visual aids.
• It is important to pay attention to the quality of the text as well as what is actually
said.

• Learners are attracted to colors and may find programs without color to be boring.
• Video is a great attention grabber but may distract the audience from more
important information.

It's a Colorful World

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The Don'ts of Using Sensory Enhancements
• According to research carried out at UCLA, a visual presentation is five times
more likely to be remembered after three days than a presentation using bullet
points.
• When using objects in a presentation, set aside time for the audience to examine
the object so it doesn't detract from the speech.
• If using audio to enhance a speech, make sure it is loud enough to be heard
without distracting the audience.
• Be careful with scents in a presentation, so as not to offend or distract the
audience.

Poor Image

• A presentation with sensory enhancements should be practiced, so you can make


sure that any problems are rectified ahead of time.

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Design Tips
• Do not write your entire presentation on your PowerPoint. Rather, use bullets and
sub-bullets to break up the text into manageable, easy-to-read chunks.
• Be consistent with your color themes.

• Use at least 18-point font for main points and smaller font sizes for sub-points.
• Use a font color that is readable and stands out against the background.

PowerPoint

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The Role of Color
• One of the disadvantages of using color is that individuals who are colorblind may
miss out on some information in certain colors.
• Do not "waste" information by using unnecessary colors.

• It may also be useful to apply some color psychology when choosing which colors
to use.

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Preparing and Using Visual Aids > Presenting With Sensory Enhancements

Presenting With Sensory Enhancements
• The Do's of Using Visual Aids
• The Don'ts of Using Visual Aids



The Do's of Using Visual Aids
• Presentation aids must be accessible for every audience member. Graphic
elements in your presentation aids must be large enough to read.
• You should be able to carry your presentation aids into the room by yourself. In

addition, you should be skilled in using the presentation equipment.
• The design of your presentation should not detract from the content of your
speech.
• Consider whether you can understand if each visual aid is addressing and
furthering the key point of your presentation.
• Visual aids are useful to help the audience better understand your topic if they are
used as a supplement to your presentation.

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The Don'ts of Using Visual Aids
• If your visual aid has inconsistencies in color scheme or theme, the audience may
become confused since color change may indicate a change in topic.
• Avoiding small font is essential to making sure that the audience can read your

visual aids. A general standard is to make sure that all PowerPoint slides are at
least 18-point font to ensure that audience members in the back row will be able
to read your presentation.
• Try to keep the amount of information on each slide to a minimum and use only
what is necessary to convey the key point of the visual aid or slide.
• Avoid distracting animation and noises. These will take the focus of the audience

away from your presentation and shift it toward the noise or animation instead.

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Preparing and Using Visual Aids > Using PowerPoint and Alternatives Successfully

Using PowerPoint and Alternatives Successfully
• The Advantages and Disadvantages of PowerPoint
• An Overview of PowerPoint
• The Elements of a Slide

• Formatting Tips
• Delivery Tips
• Other Presentation Software Options



The Advantages and Disadvantages of PowerPoint
• PowerPoint is regarded as the most useful, accessible way to create and present
visual aids; others believe it has its own mind-set which forces presenters to
spend countless hours thinking in PowerPoint and developing slides.
• Advantage—easy to create colorful, attractive designs using the
standardtemplates and themes; easy to modify compared to other visual aids,
such ascharts, and easy to drag and drop slides to re-order presentation.
• Advantage—easy to present and maintain eye contact with a large audienceby
simply advancing the slides with a keystroke, eliminating the need forhandouts to
follow the message.

First Point PowerPoint Presentation Template

• Disadvantage—speakers create slides so they have something to presentrather


than outlining, organizing, and focusing on their message.
• Disadvantage—the linear nature of PowerPoint slides forces the presenterto
reduce complex subjects to a set of bullet items which are too weak tosupport
decision-making or show the complexity of an issue.
• Disadvantage—basic equipment required to present. You will need to have a
computer andprojection equipment in place to display the slides to the audience.

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An Overview of PowerPoint
• PowerPoint presentations consist of a number of individual pages or "slides," with
individual slides containing text, graphics, sound, video, or other objects that can
be arranged by the presenter.
• A PowerPoint presentation can be automatically controlled by pre-programming
transitions from one slide to another, or manually controlled by a user.
• Supporters of PowerPoint say the presentation software is easy to use and can
save a lot of time for by replacing the need for a variety of different visual aids.
• Some opponents of PowerPoint argue that the program encourages the reduction
of complex ideas into simplified points, while others contend that the program

Welcome to Powerpoint

encourages overstuffing presentations with too much information, both of which


negatively effect the audience's experience.

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The Elements of a Slide
• The most basic element of a PowerPoint presentation is the slide.
• Slides are comprised of a combination of textual and visual elements.
• Text may be organized as captions, paragraphs, or bulleted points.

• Add graphics such as shapes, pictures stored on your computer, pictures
retrieved online, and charts or tables from other programs such as Excel.
• To add video clips, search for them from within the PowerPoint platform using
Bing, Flickr, and Youtube, and import them directly into a slide.
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Formatting Tips
• The blank template provides an initial format that allows a user to clearly
distinguish main points from subpoints and supporting material.
• In the body of a slide, use keywords and phrases instead of sentences as listed

bullet items to help the audience skim the slide and see relationships between
main and sub-points.
• Insert and re-size visuals such as WordArt, shapes, charts, graphs, images, or
pictures from your own computer or from the internet, into a slide to provide
support for claims.
• Audio and video clips of a high quality not only clarify or provide support an idea,

but also improve the quality of a presentation. Avoid videos with low resolution or


poor quality audio clips, as they may affect audience perception.
• When using effects to transition from one slide to another, avoid slow moving or
fancy effects such as crawl in, swivel and spiral. Don’t overuse special effects and
keep transition choices consistent.

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Delivery Tips
• Rehearse the show to see what it will really look like when it is presented to an
audience; try controlling the movement from one slide to next or preprogramming
the amount of time for each slide to appear on the screen.
• The content of the slides serves as a guide or outline for you and the audience, so
you want to make sure you talk about each slide, not read the content to the
audience who can read what is projected.
• Presenter View allows you to see your notes on your monitor while the audience
only sees the slide. While you move from one slide to the next you can also zoom
in on a particular part of the slide or use a pen or laser pointer to call attention to

specific details.

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• Relational presentation practitioners structure small message units that are rather
self-contained and can be pulled together as the speaker interacts with the
audience.

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Other Presentation Software Options
• Presentation software's three major functions are: an editor allowing text to be
inserted and formatted; a method for inserting and manipulating graphic images;
and a slide-show system to display the content.
• Mind Maps break away from the linear format by using graphic symbols to show
connections between different ideas.
• SlideRocket is an online presentation platform that lets users create, manage,
share and measure presentations.
• Prezi is a free, web- based application allowing users to create visual
presentations by zooming in, out and around a visual work space.

• Impress can handle both Microsoft's PowerPoint format (ppt) as well as its

Impress Openoffice.org presentation software

own open document presentation format (odp).
• Google Docs is a free SaaS part of Google Drive, and includes its own
presentation software.

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Appendix

Preparing and Using Visual Aids

Key terms
• acoustics The physical quality of a space for performing music. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• animation The technique of making inanimate objects or drawings appear to move in motion pictures or computer graphics.

(CC

BY-SA 3.0)

• annotation The process of writing comments or commentary. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• bullet points Bulleted items – known as bullet points – may be short phrases, single sentences, or of paragraph length; used to
introduce items in a list. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• clip art A set of images, distributed as files with other software, that may be copied and pasted into documents or other files.
BY-SA 3.0)

• color-blind Of a person or animal, unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors (usually red and green).

(CC BY-SA 3.0)

• color-blind Of a person or animal, unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors (usually red and green).

(CC BY-SA 3.0)

• Demographic A characteristic used to classify people for statistical purposes, such as age, race, or gender. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• design To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

(CC BY-SA 3.0)

• Detract Take away the value of. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• engage To engross or hold the attention of (someone); to keep busy or occupied. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• extraneous Not essential or intrinsic. (CC BY-SA 3.0)


(CC


• LCD A flat panel display, electronic visual display, or video display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals.
Liquid crystals do not emit light directly. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• Linear Pertaining to or resembling a line; step-by-step in order. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• magic lantern An early form of slide projector that could achieve simple animation by moving and merging images.

(CC BY-SA 3.0)

• multimedia The use of different media to convey information; text together with audio, graphics and animation, often packaged
on CD-ROM with links to the Internet. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• phenomenological Using the method of phenomenology, by which the observer examines the data without trying to provide an
explanation of them. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• Placeholder dotted or hatch-marked borders for entering text, charts, tables, or images on a slide. . (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• PowerPoint (noun) an electronic slide presentation created and presented using the program (verb) to communicate to (an
audience) by electronic slides (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• Presentation Software a computer software package used to display informatio; typically includes text editor, method for
inserting and manipulating graphic images and a slide show system to display content (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• prop An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform. Contraction of "property".

(CC BY-SA 3.0)

• Relational A type of interactive presentation using presentation software that is structured to allow dynamic customization of the
message while presenting. (CC BY-SA 3.0)



• slide A single page of a presentation, developed using a presentation program such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Collectively, a
group of slides may be known as a slide deck or slide show. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• transparency specifically, a transparent material with an image on it, that is viewable by shining light through it.

(CC BY-SA 3.0)

• typography The appearance and style of typeset matter. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• verbatim A word-for-word report of a speech. (CC BY-SA 3.0)
• Visual Communication The communication through visual aid and the conveyance of ideas and information in forms that can be
read or looked upon. (CC BY-SA 3.0)



Carbon dioxide pressure-temperature phase diagram

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Colors of various coordination complexes

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EcoCampus Dedication

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Green Chalkboard

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Presentation Drawings

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Slideshow Using Flickr

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It's a Colorful World

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Poor Image

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PowerPoint

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What's Wrong with This Slide?

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PowerPoint Slide

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AS + AD graph

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First Point PowerPoint Presentation Template

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Welcome to Powerpoint

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PowerPoint Logo

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PowerPoint 2013

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Organize with Blank Space

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Contrast to Group or Emphasize

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Wiki-presentation

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Vice Adm. John G. Cotton, is silhouetted during PowerPoint Presenation

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Mind Map Software

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Impress Openoffice.org presentation software

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Prezi

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If a speaker is presenting to an audience of teenagers and young
adults, which of the following sensory enhancements should they
use to improve listener engagement?
A) Anecdotes and examples

B) All of these answers.

C) Stories and quotes

D) Pictures and colors



If a speaker is presenting to an audience of teenagers and young
adults, which of the following sensory enhancements should they
use to improve listener engagement?
A) Anecdotes and examples

B) All of these answers.

C) Stories and quotes

D) Pictures and colors

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To engross or hold the attention of (someone); to keep busy or
occupied.
A) Visual Communication

B) extraneous

C) engage

D) copyright



To engross or hold the attention of (someone); to keep busy or
occupied.

B) extraneous

C) engage

D) copyright

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The communication through visual aid and the conveyance of
ideas and information in forms that can be read or looked upon.
A) engage

B) Detract

C) Visual Communication

D) Linear



The communication through visual aid and the conveyance of
ideas and information in forms that can be read or looked upon.
A) engage

B) Detract

C) Visual Communication

D) Linear

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To make a presentation vivid and memorable, speakers should
choose visual aids that
A) are interactive and involve the audience.

B) repeat main points in the presentation.

C) can be distributed in hard copy to audience members.

D) begin and end the presentation.



Of the following speeches, which one of the following used the
most effective visual aid to capture the audience’s attention in the
introduction of the speech: _______, Alopecia, The Public
Porcelain Potty, or Making a Difference through the Special
Olympics?
A) Alopecia

B) The Causes of Homelessness

C) The Public Porcelain Potty

D) Making a Difference through the Special Olympics



Of the following speeches, which one of the following used the
most effective visual aid to capture the audience’s attention in the
introduction of the speech: _______, Alopecia, The Public
Porcelain Potty, or Making a Difference through the Special
Olympics?
A) Alopecia

B) The Causes of Homelessness

C) The Public Porcelain Potty

D) Making a Difference through the Special Olympics

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A characteristic used to classify people for statistical purposes,
such as age, race, or gender.

B) Demographic

C) engage

D) PowerPoint



A characteristic used to classify people for statistical purposes,
such as age, race, or gender.

B) Demographic

C) engage

D) PowerPoint

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A well-known speaker is considering using visual aids for a major
presentation. Her main concern is making sure the audience can
easily read and understand her visual aids. To accomplish her
goal, the speaker should ensure that her visual aids
A) appeal to the demographic background of the audience.

B) contain large text and compatible colors.

C) can be easily explained in a few words.

D) are directed toward primarily middle-aged and elderly listeners.



A flat panel display, electronic visualdisplay, or videodisplay that
uses the lightmodulating properties of liquid crystals. Liquid
crystals do not emit lightdirectly.
A) annotation

B) LCD

C) calcium sulfate

D) typography



A flat panel display, electronic visualdisplay, or videodisplay that
uses the lightmodulating properties of liquid crystals. Liquid
crystals do not emit lightdirectly.
A) annotation

B) LCD

C) calcium sulfate

D) typography

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An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in
which actors perform. Contraction of "_______erty".
A) TED

B) prop

C) analogy

D) concept



An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in
which actors perform. Contraction of "_______erty".
A) TED

B) prop

C) analogy

D) concept

Wiktionary. "prop." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/prop


Which of the following presentations would be more effective with
the use of a physical or animate object?
A) A PowerPoint presentation on a new employment policy

B) A lecture on the the psychological effects of pharmaceutical drugs

C) A personal finance workshop on real estate investing tips

D) A PowerPoint presentation on the different features of a mountain bike



A thin sheet of cellulose acetate used for drawing on an overhead
projector is a
A) whiteboard.

B) transparency.

C) dry board.

D) flipchart.



specifically, a transparent material with an image on it, that is
viewable by shining light through it.
A) multimedia

B) LCD

C) prop

D) transparency



specifically, a transparent material with an image on it, that is
viewable by shining light through it.
A) multimedia

B) LCD

C) prop

D) transparency

Wiktionary. "transparency." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/transparency


One of the drawbacks of using a chalkboard or dry board during a
presentation is that
A) poor spelling or illegible handwriting can pose problems for audience
members.

B) they often appear plain looking with no motion or sound.

C) they must be shown in dim lighting to be readable.

D) presenters may not be familiar or comfortable using them as visual
aids.



The appearance and style of typeset matter.

A) typography

B) calcium sulfate

C) LCD

D) Flash



The appearance and style of typeset matter.

A) typography

B) calcium sulfate

C) LCD

D) Flash

Wiktionary. "typography." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/typography


Static images such as photographs, paintings, and illustrations
can serve as useful visual tools to
A) visualize relationships between different quantities.

B) visualize statistics that might be overlooked if just presented verbally.

C) further emphasize or support a speaker’s point.

D) show detailed calculations, complex data, and large figures.



The use of different media to convey information; text together
with audio, graphics and animation, often packaged on CD-ROM
with links to the Internet.
A) annotation

B) multimedia

C) phenomenological

D) prop



The use of different media to convey information; text together
with audio, graphics and animation, often packaged on CD-ROM
with links to the Internet.
A) annotation

B) multimedia

C) phenomenological

D) prop

Wiktionary. "multimedia." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/multimedia


If a manager located in Canada wishes to give a live
demonstration to colleagues located in South Africa, which
multimedia tool would be most appropriate for facilitating his
presentation?
A) An interactive whiteboard

B) A digital slideshow

C) An audience response system

D) A web conferencing application



After the introduction of motion pictures, slides continued to be
used between motion picture films to
A) announce famous weddings and births.

B) display images of popular art.

C) advise on dinner etiquette.

D) advertise for local businesses.



An early form of slide projector that could achieve simple
animation by moving and merging images.
A) calcium carbonate

B) typography

C) magic lantern

D) Flash



An early form of slide projector that could achieve simple
animation by moving and merging images.

B) typography

C) magic lantern

D) Flash

Wiktionary. "magic lantern." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/magic+lantern


The process of writing comments or commentary.


B) LCD

C) Flash

D) annotation



The process of writing comments or commentary.


B) LCD

C) Flash

D) annotation

Wiktionary. "annotation." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/annotation


Using the method of phenomenology, by which the observer
examines the data without trying to provide an explanation of
them.

B) LCD

C) phenomenological

D) typography



Using the method of phenomenology, by which the observer
examines the data without trying to provide an explanation of
them.

B) LCD

C) phenomenological

D) typography

Wiktionary. "phenomenological." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/phenomenological


Of a person or animal, unable to distinguish between two or more
primary colors (usually red and green).
A) PowerPoint

B) color-blind

C) animation

D) acoustics



Of a person or animal, unable to distinguish between two or more
primary colors (usually red and green).
A) PowerPoint

B) color-blind

C) animation

D) acoustics

Wiktionary. "color-blind." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/color-blind


The technique of making inanimate objects or drawings appear to
move in motion pictures or computer graphics.
A) PowerPoint

B) animation

C) clip art

D) copyright



The technique of making inanimate objects or drawings appear to
move in motion pictures or computer graphics.
A) PowerPoint

B) animation

C) clip art

D) copyright

Wiktionary. "animation." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/animation


When using graphics and animation in presentations, speakers
should
A) use graphics sporadically throughout the presentation.

B) present text and graphics separately.

C) use surreal or abstract imagery .

D) break up graphics into smaller pictures.



A set of images, distributed as files with other software, that may
be copied and pasted into documents or other files.
A) PowerPoint

B) color blind

C) animation

D) clip art



A set of images, distributed as files with other software, that may
be copied and pasted into documents or other files.
A) PowerPoint

B) color blind

C) animation

D) clip art

Wiktionary. "clip art." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/clip+art


Which of the following is a common trap presenters fall into when
using sensory enhancements during a presentation?
A) Short video clips.

B) Large pictures.

C) Copyrighted images.

D) Bulleted text.



The physical quality of a space for performing music.

A) color-blind

B) acoustics

C) PowerPoint

D) design



The physical quality of a space for performing music.

A) color-blind

B) acoustics

C) PowerPoint

D) design

Wiktionary. "acoustics." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/acoustics


To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

A) clip art

B) acoustics

C) design

D) animation



To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

A) clip art

B) acoustics

C) design

D) animation

Wiktionary. "design." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/design


All of the following should be practiced for designing an effective
PowerPoint presentation EXCEPT
A) using a font color that blends in with the background.

B) presenting no more than five to seven lines of text per slide.

C) bolding, italicizing, and capitalizing important information.

D) limiting text to one or two fonts.



(noun) an electronic slide presentation created and presented
using the program (verb) to communicate to (an audience) by
electronic slides
A) PowerPoint

B) color blind

C) clip art

D) animation



electronic slides
A) PowerPoint

B) color blind

C) clip art

D) animation

Wiktionary. "PowerPoint." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/PowerPoint


electronic slides
A) slide

B) PowerPoint

C) bullet points

D) Linear



Speakers who use flip charts should write in which of the following
colors for optimal visibility?
A) Yellow

B) Blue

C) Brown

D) Purple



A word-for-word report of a speech.

A) thesis

B) writer's block

C) body language

D) verbatim




A) thesis

B) writer's block

C) body language

D) verbatim

Wiktionary. "verbatim." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/verbatim


One way speakers can determine whether their visual aid will be
effective in a presentation is to ensure it
A) can be easily seen or heard by the audience.

B) contains different color schemes and themes.

C) consists of numerous slides.

D) contains lively animation and graphics.



Not essential or intrinsic.

A) extraneous

B) Detract

C) calcium carbonate

D) Flash



Not essential or intrinsic.

A) extraneous

B) Detract

C) calcium carbonate

D) Flash

Wiktionary. "extraneous." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/extraneous



A) Detract

B) calcium sulfate

C) verbatim

D) Flash




A) Detract

B) calcium sulfate

C) verbatim

D) Flash

Wiktionary. "verbatim." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/verbatim


Take away the value of.

A) verbatim

B) extraneous

C) typography

D) Detract



Take away the value of.

A) verbatim

B) extraneous

C) typography

D) Detract

Wikipedia. "Detract." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detract


To ensure audience members sitting far away from the screen or
stage can read a PowerPoint presentation, which size font should
be used?
A) At least 18-point font

B) At least 16-point font

C) At least 14-point font

D) At least 20-point font



electronic slides
A) color blind

B) clip art

C) animation

D) PowerPoint



Bulleted items –known as _______ – may be short phrases,
single sentences, orof paragraph length; used to introduce items
in a list.
A) PowerPoint

B) Linear

C) Relational

D) bullet points



Bulleted items –known as _______ – may be short phrases,
single sentences, orof paragraph length; used to introduce items
in a list.
A) PowerPoint

B) Linear

C) Relational

D) bullet points

Wikipedia. "bullet points." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/bullet+points


All of the following are advantages of using PowerPoint EXCEPT

A) PowerPoint slides are generally easier to see by a large audience.

B) PowerPoint is useful for creating colorful and visually-engaging slides.

C) PowerPoint is helpful for poor speakers with weak presentation skills.

D) PowerPoint slides are easier to modify compared with charts, posters,
and other objects.



electronic slides
A) color blind

B) clip art

C) PowerPoint

D) animation



electronic slides
A) slide

B) bullet points

C) PowerPoint

D) Linear



PowerPoint critics argue that condensing complex issues into
bullet points
A) overwhelms audiences with too much text and information.

B) compromises the quality of information provided to the audience.

C) leaves audiences in a state of boredom or fatigue.

D) neglects opportunities to visually display information in charts and
other visuals.



Which of the following features should be used when starting a
new presentation?
A) Shapes

B) Titles and sub-titles

C) Pictures

D) Transitions



A single page of a presentation, developed using a presentation
program such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Collectively, a group of
_______s may be known as a _______ deck or _______ show.
A) slide

B) Presentation Software

C) bullet points

D) Relational



A single page of a presentation, developed using a presentation
program such as Microsoft PowerPoint. Collectively, a group of
_______s may be known as a _______ deck or _______ show.
A) slide


C) bullet points

D) Relational

Wikipedia. "slide." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/slide


To keep the audience's attention and interest, presenters should
avoid using which of the following when using effects and
transitions?
A) 3D transitions

B) Free transition templates from open sources

C) Effects such as crawl in, swivel, and spiral

D) Effects such as box in, box out, and blinds horizontal



If a PowerPoint user is delivering a presentation in a well-lit room,
what type of color scheme should be used on the slides to
maximize legibility?
A) A dark background with dark text and visuals.

B) A light background with light text and visuals.

C) A dark background with light text and visuals.

D) A light background with dark text and visuals.



dotted or hatch-marked borders for entering text, charts, tables, or
images on a slide. .
A) slide

B) Placeholder

C) bullet points

D) Linear



dotted or hatch-marked borders for entering text, charts, tables, or
images on a slide. .
A) slide

B) Placeholder

C) bullet points

D) Linear

Boundless Learning. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0
http://www.boundless.com//communications/definition/placeholder


Pertaining to or resembling a line; step-by-step in order.

A) slide

B) PowerPoint

C) Linear

D) bullet points



Pertaining to or resembling a line; step-by-step in order.

A) slide

B) PowerPoint

C) Linear

D) bullet points

Wikipedia. "Linear." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear


Why is a relational presentation considered more visually
interactive than a linear presentation?
A) It allows presenters to display the presentation as it will look when
projected.
B) It allows presenters to structure their material using a combination of
strategies to develop and access small message units.

C) It allows presenters to see the slide show on the computer screen one
slide at a time.
D) It allows presenters to display the current slide, the next slide, and the
notes on different areas of the screen.



In the video The Causes of Homelessness, the way the student
changed his presentation slides created a specific and important
communication effect. What was it?
A) Rhythm

B) Emphasis

C) Style

D) Timing



In the video The Causes of Homelessness, the way the student
changed his presentation slides created a specific and important
communication effect. What was it?
A) Rhythm

B) Emphasis

C) Style

D) Timing

Saylor OER. "Communication « Saylor.org – Free Online Courses Built by Professors." CC BY
3.0 http://www.saylor.org/majors/Communication/


A type of interactive presentation usingpresentation software that
is structured to allow dynamic customization of themessage while
presenting.
A) Presentation Software

B) PowerPoint

C) Relational

D) bullet points



A type of interactive presentation usingpresentation software that
is structured to allow dynamic customization of themessage while
presenting.
A) Presentation Software

B) PowerPoint

C) Relational

D) bullet points

Wikipedia. "Relational." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relational


a computer software package used to display informatio; typically
includes text editor, method for inserting and manipulating graphic
images and a slide show system to display content
A) slide


C) PowerPoint

D) bullet points



a computer software package used to display informatio; typically
includes text editor, method for inserting and manipulating graphic
images and a slide show system to display content
A) slide


C) PowerPoint

D) bullet points

Wikipedia. "Presentation Software." CC BY-SA 3.0
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presentation+Software


Which of the following presentation software programs has a
zoom user interface that is based on one infinite canvas on which
all content is presented?
A) Prezi

B) Mind Maps

C) Impress

D) SlideRocket



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