In which type of presentation does a speaker act as a teacher to the audience and present information that is accurate, reliable, and credible?
a) Informativ
b) Persuasive
c) Motivational
d) Ceremonial
A
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When analyzing the audience for special occasion
speaking, speakers need to consider all of the following EXCEPT a. general characteristics. b. ethos. c. size. d. special needs.
Patricia showed a video clip from a popular movie to her class of 24 students at the beginning of her five-minute presentation. The clip lasted approximately a minute and a half and was shown on a television. Was this a good idea?
a. Yes; video creates audience interest in your presentation. b. No; she probably needed to project it on a large screen to accommodate people sitting on the back row. c. No; video often breaks the flow of a presentation. d. No; the clip was probably too long in proportion to the length of her presentation.
If using an object as a visual aid, the smaller the better
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
When practicing her speech, Madison decides she wants to emphasize a particular phrase. What can she do to convey this to her audience?
A) Repeat the word in quick succession. B) Pause and use eye contact to connect with the audience. C) Prolong the pronunciation of the word. D) Speak softly so the audience will have to concentrate on what she says.