Exam 21: Making Oral Presentations

A presenter is preparing to deliver a presentation at an annual conference. Over 200 people are expected to attend this presentation. Which of the following is the least effective technique for making a lasting impression on the audience?

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Question 21

What should you do if a belligerent audience member rejects your response during a question-and-answer session and insists on restating his or her point?

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Question 22

it is better to plan ahead to say something funny or witty than to do so spontaneously.

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Question 23

which statement about oral presentations is correct?

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Question 24

Usually, your audience is more aware of your nervousness than you are.

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Question 25

What is an advance organizer?

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Question 26

Maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. What is another technique discussed in the chapter?

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Question 27

memorable language brings to mind things that people can see, touch, or easily imagine.

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Question 28

which factors should you take into account when using Prezi to prepare a presentation?

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Question 29

In a question-and-answer session, what should you do if you are asked a question you do not understand?

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Question 30

Which of the following is an example of a nonfluency?

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Question 31

An effective graphic for an oral presentation has five characteristics. One is that it presents a clear, well-supported claim. What are two other characteristics mentioned in the chapter?

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Question 32

In an oral presentation, what is an advance organizer?

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Question 33

Chapter 21 suggests using three techniques to make your language more memorable. One technique is to refer to people, not to abstractions. What is one other technique described in the chapter?

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Question 34

Chapter 21 lists a number of points to keep in mind if you become nervous before giving an oral presentation. One is to realize that you are prepared. What is one other mentioned in the chapter?

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Question 35

Which of the following statements signals a transition?

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Question 36

One technique a presenter can use to make his or her language more memorable is to involve the audience.

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Question 37

Which of these tips for presenting to an audience from a different culture who have a different native language is NOT recommended in the chapter?

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Question 38

one of the suggestions for introducing your presentation is to introduce yourself. What are two other suggestions from the chapter?

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Question 39

Because a presentation occurs only once, you must work harder to maintain and direct the audience's attention to what you say.

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Exam 21: Making Oral Presentations

A presenter is preparing to deliver a presentation at an annual conference. Over 200 people are expected to attend this presentation. Which of the following is the least effective technique for making a lasting impression on the audience?

What should you do if a belligerent audience member rejects your response during a question-and-answer session and insists on restating his or her point?

it is better to plan ahead to say something funny or witty than to do so spontaneously.

which statement about oral presentations is correct?

Usually, your audience is more aware of your nervousness than you are.

What is an advance organizer?

Maintaining eye contact is one way to use your body effectively. What is another technique discussed in the chapter?

memorable language brings to mind things that people can see, touch, or easily imagine.

which factors should you take into account when using Prezi to prepare a presentation?

In a question-and-answer session, what should you do if you are asked a question you do not understand?

Which of the following is an example of a nonfluency?

An effective graphic for an oral presentation has five characteristics. One is that it presents a clear, well-supported claim. What are two other characteristics mentioned in the chapter?

In an oral presentation, what is an advance organizer?

Chapter 21 suggests using three techniques to make your language more memorable. One technique is to refer to people, not to abstractions. What is one other technique described in the chapter?

Chapter 21 lists a number of points to keep in mind if you become nervous before giving an oral presentation. One is to realize that you are prepared. What is one other mentioned in the chapter?

Which of the following statements signals a transition?

One technique a presenter can use to make his or her language more memorable is to involve the audience.

Which of these tips for presenting to an audience from a different culture who have a different native language is NOT recommended in the chapter?

one of the suggestions for introducing your presentation is to introduce yourself. What are two other suggestions from the chapter?

Because a presentation occurs only once, you must work harder to maintain and direct the audience's attention to what you say.

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