Question 1

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for citing sources during a presentation?
A) After you state the quotation, explain why the material is important for members of your audience.
B) Your quotations should come from sources who are credible to your audience.
C) Wait until the end of the speech to list the sources of all your quotations.
D) Identify the source of the quotation out loud in the speech, just before or just after you read the quotation.

Accepted Answer

Identify the source of the quotation out loud in the speech, just before or just after you read the quotation.

Question 2

All of the following are true about statistics EXCEPT:
A) Most statistics are collections of examples reduced to numerical form.
B) Statistics should not be rounded off because this would make them inaccurate.
C) When you use statistics accurately, you show that you are well informed.
D) Statistics are a common form of support in business presentations.

Accepted Answer

Statistics should be rounded off if they are at all complex or confusing.

Question 3

According to research cited in the text,the impact of a presentation is greater if the material is presented
A) orally only.
B) visually only.
C) both visually and orally.
D) It doesn't make any difference whether the material is presented orally, visually, or both.

Accepted Answer

The impact of a presentation is greater if the material is presented both visually and verbally.

Question 4

Your text identifies all of the following as possible ways to define a word EXCEPT:
A) cite a dictionary definition of the word.
B) explain the origin of the word.
C) identify what the word does not mean.
D) substitute an acronym for the word.

Accepted Answer

Words can be defined by denotation, connotation, etymology, or negation.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of supporting material?
A) to make abstract concept more understandable
B) to make your presentation more convincing
C) to make a claim
D) to provide evidence in support of a claim

Accepted Answer

The functions of supporting material are clarity, interest, and proof.

Question 6

Carter delivered a presentation about the need to change your car's oil on schedule.In his speech,Carter compared driving a car with dirty oil to walking a mile with small bits of gravel in your socks.This comparison illustrates a type of supporting material called a(n)
A) analogy.
B) story.
C) example.
D) characteristic.

Accepted Answer

An analogy compares items from an unfamiliar area with items from a familiar one.

Question 7

Which types of story can be used to add interest to a presentation?
A) factual
B) hypothetical
C) fictional
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Factual, hypothetical, and fictional stories can make your presentation more interesting.

Question 8

All of the following are guidelines for the use of supporting material as "proof" EXCEPT
A) use information from others to back up your claims, you need to cite the source.
B) use information from credible sources
C) supporting material makes your presentation more convincing
D) you can probably achieve your speech goal without citing supporting evidence.

Accepted Answer

It's not likely that you will achieve your speaking goal unless you include enough supporting material to prove your claims.

Question 9

During her presentation to the board of directors,Nadia showed a slide with two graphs,side by side.One graph showed her company's current outcomes.The second graph depicted the outcomes of a similar company that had adopted the GoQuickly Training Program for its employees.Which type of support was Nadia using to make her point more memorable?
A) quotation
B) story
C) definition
D) comparison

Accepted Answer

Comparisons can show how an idea that has worked well somewhere else could work in your situation.

Question 10

Anita wants to encourage her classmates to read their textbooks thoroughly.To support her point,she says,"Some students think of a book as a heavy object that weighs down a backpack; other students think of a book as an expensive bill that needs to be paid at the beginning of each semester.But we can also think of a book as the key to a world of new ideas." Anita is defining a book by _______.
A) etymology
B) negation
C) describing its various connotations
D) quoting experts

Accepted Answer

Words can be defined by describing their connotations.

Question 11

Liam was giving a persuasive presentation to his class about the need to increase recycling efforts in the United States.To support his main point,he provided a hypothetical account of what he expected the world to look like in 50 years if recycling efforts were not stepped up.Which of the following forms of verbal support is Liam using during his presentation?
A) quotation
B) story
C) statistic
D) definition

Accepted Answer

A hypothetical story depicts a scenario that did not actually occur, but could realistically occur.

Question 12

According to the text,stories are effective forms of verbal support because they allow you to create a situation that illustrates the point you are making to the audience.All of the following are guidelines to consider when you include a story in a presentation except:
A) The story should be appropriate for the audience.
B) The story should be brief and get right to the point.
C) Only use stories that support the point you are making.
D) A humorous story is effective even if it isn't relevant to your speech.

Accepted Answer

Only use a story in your speech if it is clearly relevant to your thesis.

Question 13

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for using quotations during a presentation?
A) Use lengthy quotations often, always keeping their original form.
B) Cite the source of the quotation to add credibility to your presentation.
C) Quotations are most effective if the audience recognizes the name of the person you are quoting.
D) Instead of reading long quotations; paraphrase the ideas into your own words.

Accepted Answer

If quotations are long, boring, or confusing, it is best to paraphrase the material.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true about using statistics in presentations?
A) Statistics are especially strong forms of proof.
B) When statistics are complex or confusing, they should be rounded off.
C) Link the statistics to units of measure that are familiar to the audience.
D) The more statistics you use, the more interesting your speech will be.

Accepted Answer

A speech with too many statistics can become quite dry.

Question 15

Which is not a true statement about visual aids?
A) A professional display of visuals can enhance your professional image.
B) Effective visuals can make your information more memorable.
C) Visuals often reduce listener recall.
D) Visuals can help you explain complicated statistics.

Accepted Answer

Effective visuals tend to increase listener recall.

Question 16

Supporting material that explains the unfamiliar by comparing it to the familiar is called a(n)
A) example.
B) story.
C) statistic.
D) analogy.

Accepted Answer

An analogy compares items from an unfamiliar area with items from a familiar one.

Question 17

The leading scientist for research on cancer stated,"I believe that with adequate funding we could have a cure for cancer within the next 10 years." If Heather were to read this sentence out loud during her speech to the medical research board,which of the following forms of verbal support would she be using?
A) example
B) quotation
C) statistic
D) story

Accepted Answer

Quotations use the words of an authority to help you make a point.

Question 18

Which type of story can be used not only to add interest,but also as proof of your point?
A) factual
B) hypothetical
C) fictional
D) fantasy

Accepted Answer

Factual, hypothetical, and fictional stories can make your presentation more clear, but only factual stories can prove a point.

Question 19

Which the following is true about using examples as supporting evidence for a main point?
A) Examples should be typical, not isolated instances.
B) One example provides sufficient evidence to prove a point.
C) Avoid using examples from your own experience.
D) For the sake of brevity, don't use more than one example.

Accepted Answer

Don't use examples that are out of the ordinary.

Question 20

The comparisons you use as supporting material should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A) The items you are comparing are similar.
B) Comparisons that stretch a point are recommended for making a concept more vivid.
C) The comparison must be valid.
D) The familiar part of the comparison should be well known to the audience.

Accepted Answer

Effective comparisons must be valid, not "stretching a point."

Quiz 10: Verbal and Visual Support in Presentations

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for citing sources during a presentation?

All of the following are true about statistics EXCEPT:

According to research cited in the text,the impact of a presentation is greater if the material is presented

Your text identifies all of the following as possible ways to define a word EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a function of supporting material?

Carter delivered a presentation about the need to change your car's oil on schedule.In his speech,Carter compared driving a car with dirty oil to walking a mile with small bits of gravel in your socks.This comparison illustrates a type of supporting material called a(n)

Which types of story can be used to add interest to a presentation?

All of the following are guidelines for the use of supporting material as "proof" EXCEPT

According to the text,stories are effective forms of verbal support because they allow you to create a situation that illustrates the point you are making to the audience.All of the following are guidelines to consider when you include a story in a presentation except:

Which of the following was NOT presented as a guideline for using quotations during a presentation?

Which of the following is NOT true about using statistics in presentations?

Which is not a true statement about visual aids?

Supporting material that explains the unfamiliar by comparing it to the familiar is called a(n)

Which type of story can be used not only to add interest,but also as proof of your point?

Which the following is true about using examples as supporting evidence for a main point?

The comparisons you use as supporting material should possess all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: