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Public Speaking for College and Career, 6/e
Hamilton Gregory

Visual Aids

True or False Quiz



1

In a bar graph, bars can be either horizontal or vertical.
A)True
B)False
2

A pie graph in a speech may have as many as 13 pieces.
A)True
B)False
3

For a classroom speech, it is illegal to use graphics from the Internet without securing permission.
A)True
B)False
4

Boards (such as chalkboards and whiteboards) should never be used for visual aids.
A)True
B)False
5

A lengthy handout should not be distributed during your speech.
A)True
B)False
6

Overhead transparencies require a special kind of marking pen.
A)True
B)False
7

To be seen clearly, 35mm slides must be shown in a completely darkened room.
A)True
B)False
8

Excessive empty space on a poster is bad and should be filled up with text or graphics.
A)True
B)False
9

All-capital letters are harder for readers to decode than small-capital letters.
A)True
B)False
10

A good graphic in a book does not necessarily translate into a good graphic in a speech.
A)True
B)False
11

A speaker should never circulate visual aids among the audience.
A)True
B)False
12

A simple visual aid does not need to be explained to the audience.
A)True
B)False
13

It is never acceptable to wait until the conclusion of a speech to show a visual aid.
A)True
B)False
14

You should always look at the audience and never look at your visual aid.
A)True
B)False
15

Progressive revelation creates suspense.
A)True
B)False