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Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking, 4/e

Steven R. Brydon, California State University, Chico
Michael D. Scott, California State University, Chico

Using Media in Your Speech

Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions.


1	Presentational media can be used to do all of the following EXCEPT
		A)	replace speech
		B)	regulate speech
		C)	illustrate speech
		D)	complement speech


2	For her speech on flower arranging, Tasha brought in tall, medium and short flowers to show what she meant when by height instead of simply gesturing. Tasha was using the visual media to do which of the following?
		A)	replace speech
		B)	regulate speech
		C)	illustrate speech
		D)	complement speech


3	Which of the following can be used to best compare data side by side?
		A)	pie chart
		B)	bar chart
		C)	line graph
		D)	flow chart


4	If the object you are discussing is very small, the next best medium would be
		A)	a model
		B)	a diagram
		C)	an overhead
		D)	a photograph


5	If a military commander were briefing the press on the progress of a battle, probably the most useful visual aid would be
		A)	a map
		B)	a bar chart
		C)	a line graph
		D)	a text-only chart


6	When using an overhead transparency, a speaker should
		A)	use at least 18-point type
		B)	be able to read the unprojected transparency with the naked eye from 10 feet
		C)	use color when possible
		D)	all the above


7	When using video as a presentational medium, beginning speakers often fail to think about
		A)	lighting
		B)	cueing it ahead of time, including monitoring the sound level
		C)	the time it takes to introduce, shoe, and integrate the video with the remainder of the speech
		D)	all of the above


8	Which of the following is NOT a basic guideline to keep in mind when constructing visual media?
		A)	size
		B)	color
		C)	layout
		D)	transport


9	The common mistake of hard-to-see information can be avoided if you first consider which of the following when constructing your presentational media?
		A)	color
		B)	content
		C)	visibility
		D)	organization


10	A flip chart is best suited for which of the following?
		A)	to illustrate hierarchical relationships
		B)	to preview the outline of a presentation
		C)	to show the sequence of events in a process
		D)	to show how two or more things compare over a time

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