In a speech on the characteristics of a diamond, Kelley used an easel and a series of large photographs attached to a foam board to illustrate her points. When she began her speech, she had the top picture turned over, so the audience could not see it. As she discussed each characteristic, she uncovered the photograph appropriate to it. Which guideline for using visual aids was she using?
A) Keep your visual aids simple and to the point.
B) Time your visuals to coincide with your discussion of them.
C) Polish your visual aids.
D) Use technology thoughtfully.

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Kelley is utilizing the guideline of timing her visuals to coincide with her discussion of them. By keeping the top picture covered until she began discussing the first characteristic, she is able to create an element of surprise and engagement for the audience. It also allows her to focus attention on each specific visual aid as she discusses it.

In a Speech on the Characteristics of a Diamond, Kelley