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What are the most common presentation aids?
Visual Aids (ex. pictures, diagrams, charts, maps, and graphs)
Name three examples of presentation aids
Props, Models, and, Visual Aids
What is the purpose of balance in your presentation.
Organization, Symmetry and Design
Which fallacy is referred to as the "appeal to majority" or "the appeal to popularity"
Bandwagon
What are the ethical considerations in graphs.
Ensures that the data is accurate,not misleading, avoiding manipulation and providing proper context.
What are the functions of presentation aids
To improve the audience understanding, enhance memory, add interest to the speech, or to add credibility.
Unity, emphasis, scale, proportion, balance, rhythm is....?
Principle of good design.
Prezi, Powerpoint, Google Slides, Keynote, are examples of what?
Slide Presentation and Software
Which is a better font for a presentation?
Arial
What are some common problems faced with presentations aids?
Technical malfunctions, overly complex visuals that can confuse or distract from speakers message.
What are some principles for creating quality slideshows?
Visibility, tone, scale, balance, unity, rhythm
What is the purpose of creating quality slide shows?
Unity and Consistency
If handouts are made to give to the audience, how many should be made?
Enough for every audience member to have their own.
What is figurative analogy?
An analogy is where two things under comparison are not essentially the same
What is a syllogism?
A three sentence argument composed of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion
Why is having rhythm in presenting such a factor
Comprehension, Engagement,Flow
How can presenters avoid overdoing the number of slides in their presentations?
Focus on essential content, condense information, maintain relevance, use visual aids thoughtfully.
Why is it important to maintain tone while presenting a speech?
Makes speech easier to understand and making it more engaging for the audience.
Drawing conclusions about an object or phenomenon is what type of reasoning?
Analogical Reasoning
Why is it necessary to include living things in some presentations?
Makes the presentation more relatable, vivid, and memorable. It adds real world evidence and connection.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using presentation slides?
Advantages: Visualization of concepts, portability, Enhanced Communication,
Disadvantages: Sometimes be an overload of information, dependency on technology, risk of distraction
List steps to keep scale and proportion in a presentation.
1) Use bullet points for listing items
2) Choose a template for your slides and stick with it to maintain consistency
3) Pay attention to the relationship between graphics and text in terms of size
4) Ensure that graphics are surrounded by some empty space
What does the acronym K.I.S.S stand for
Keep It Simple and Sweet
What is the tactic called when politicians will often try to make themselves appear like the "common man"
Plain folks tactic
What fallacy is a form of false analogy based on the idea that if two things bear any relationship at all, they are comparable?
Guilt by Association