Delivering Effective Presentations Answers

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Students who want to create an effective presentation should

A
come up with material as they go along.
B
avoid engaging with the audience.
C
interact frequently with the audience.
D
seldom incorporate multimedia.
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During a presentation, students are encouraged to show

A
enthusiasm because it is useful when a speaker is unsure of a topic.
B
nervousness because it leads to confidence and an engaging presentation.
C
nervousness because it helps the speaker relate to the audience.
D
enthusiasm because it leads to confidence and an engaging presentation.
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How would a person giving a persuasive speech use projection to make a key point?

A
by talking at a faster pace
B
by using a louder voice
C
by pronouncing words clearly
D
by using an upward intonation
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Zoe, a nutritionist, is giving a presentation about childhood obesity to a group of teachers. She ends her speech with this statement: "We can do better. We must eat healthier and exercise. Will you join me?”This is an effective conclusion because it

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leaves a lasting impression for the audience.
B
gives supporting details for the main idea.
C
establishes the main idea of the presentation.
D
gets the audience interested to hear more.
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Isabelle is her school’s student body president. She is preparing a presentation that she hopes will encourage her classmates to volunteer in the community.Which steps could she take to deliver an effective presentation? Check all that apply.She could present the material in an organized way. She could play a short music video of student volunteers.She could read from her notes so she remembers to say everything.She could ask the audience to vote on ways they’d like to volunteer.She could pause frequently to ensure the audience gets her points.She could practice giving her speech to her family several times.

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She could present the material in an organized way.
B
She could play a short music video of student volunteers.
C
She could read from her notes so she remembers to say everything.
D
She could ask the audience to vote on ways they’d like to volunteer.
E
She could pause frequently to ensure the audience gets her points.
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She could practice giving her speech to her family several times.
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The body of a presentation is the best time to

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use a hook to get the audience interested in the subject.
B
support the main objectives with specific details.
C
leave the audience with a memorable impression.
D
summarize the main objectives for the audience.
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articulationintonationrateprojection

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articulation
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intonation
C
rate
D
projection
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Which explains the difference between intonation and projection?

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Intonation is the way a voice rises or falls, while projection is a voice’s volume.
B
Intonation is a voice’s volume, while projection is how fast someone talks.
C
Intonation is how fast someone talks, while projection is how words are said.
D
Intonation is how words are said, while projection is the way a voice rises or falls.
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What should students ask when evaluating their presentation? Check all that apply.How effective was my hook?Was the presentation engaging? Did the main idea seem clear?Did the audience like me? Did the audience support me?Was the conclusion strong enough?

A
How effective was my hook?
B
Was the presentation engaging?
C
Did the main idea seem clear?
D
Did the audience like me?
E
Did the audience support me?
F
Was the conclusion strong enough?
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Effective presentations are organized into which three sections?

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beginning, hook, conclusion
B
introduction, body, conclusion
C
introduction, outline, conclusion
D
beginning, body, checklist
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Alice is practicing a speech she will give to her bosses, and wants her friends to critique her performance. During the speech, she moves around the room and talks to all sections of the audience. She also pauses often and frequently uses "you know” and "like” in an effort to relate to the audience.What advice would her classmates most likely give about her presentation?

A
They encourage her to pause more often to make the audience feel comfortable.
B
They encourage her to stand behind the podium and not move around so much.
C
They tell her to avoid using “you know” and “like” because the phrases are too informal.
D
They tell her to focus on one audience member rather than looking around the room.
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A science teacher is preparing a presentation on photosynthesis. Which type of multimedia would most likely help illustrate the process?

A
a podcast of a botanist explaining photosynthesis
B
a song about photosynthesis by a famous entertainer
C
a video about the scientist who discovered photosynthesis
D
a poster showing the steps involved in photosynthesis
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The main purpose of using multimedia in a presentation is to

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capture the attention of the audience.
B
make the presenter feel more relaxed.
C
help the audience organize the material.
D
communicate two or more objectives.
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One way that a speaker can interact with an audience is by

A
showing a video.
B
asking questions.
C
pausing often.
D
looking at one person.

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