In a speech about organ donation, Nathan gave the audience a handout about the need for organs and the process for becoming an organ donor before his speech. Is this an effective use of presentation aids?
A) Yes; Nathan used the handout in a timely and effective way, selecting the right presentation aid for the topic.
B) No; Nathan should have waited until the conclusion to hand this out as audience members might be distracted by what you give them.
C) No; Nathan confused the audience by having them look at a handout that didn't relate to what he was speaking about.
D) Yes; Nathan drew the audience into the speech by having them focus on the handout.
Answer: B
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