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Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen Week 01 Quiz Answers
Quiz 01: Hooks Practice Quiz
Q1. Listen to this clip and answer the question that follows.
What question did the speaker ask the audience?
- Where do you like to shop?
- Do you like shopping?
- She didn’t ask any questions.
Q2. Listen to this clip and answer the question that follow.
Play Video
What background information was provided?
- Which mall she went to
- What kind of research she did for this topic
- Why she selected this topic
Q3. Listen to this clip and answer the question that follow.
Play Video
Why might the speaker not have said her name at the beginning of her speech?
- She forgot.
- She didn’t need to.
- She didn’t want to.
Q4. Listen to this clip and answer the questions that follow.
Play Video
What type of hook was not used?
- Use a prop
- Showed a picture
- Ask a question
- Create a scenario
Quiz 02: Types of Presentations Practice Quiz
Q1. For which type of presentation is it important to dress appropriately and be fully prepared?
- Formal presentations
- Informal presentations
- Individual presentations
- Group presentations
- All of the above
Q2. Which type of presentation generally lasts longer?
- Formal presentations
- Informal presentations
Q 3.
What type of presentation is this?
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- Poster presentation
- Oral presentation
- Video presentation
Q4. Which type is a speech in which you stand up and talk in front of your peers?
- Oral presentations
- Poster presentations
- Video presentations
Quiz 03: Presentation Structure Practice Activity
Q1. Click on the link below and listen to a clip from an academic presentation. Then decide if the clip is from the introduction, body, or conclusion portions of the presentations.
Play Video
Which part of the presentation does this clip come from?
- introduction
- body
- conclusion
Q2. Click on the link below and listen to a clip from an academic presentation. Then decide if the clip is from the introduction, body, or conclusion portions of the presentations.
Play Video
Which part of the presentation does this clip come from?;
- introduction
- body
- conclusion
Q3. Click on the link below and listen to a clip from an academic presentation. Then decide if the clip is from the introduction, body, or conclusion portions of the presentations.
Play Video
Which part of the presentation does this clip come from?
- introduction
- body
- conclusion
Quiz 04: Presentation Introductions Practice Quiz
Q1. In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?
Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be here today.
- greeting
- context
- outline
Q2. In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?
Then, we’ll look at the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
- greeting
- context
- outline
Q3. In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?
I’m an assistant manager at Lucky Burgers. I started working there in 2012.
- Outline;
- greeting
- context
Q4. In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?
Today, I’m going to tell you about the art of knitting.
- greeting
- context
Quiz 05: Graded Quiz
Q1. What are the three parts of a good presentation?
- greeting, body, and conclusion
- details, body, conclusion
- introduction, header, and conclusion
- introduction, body, and conclusion
Q2. This photo is an example of which mode of persuasion?
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- ethos
- pathos
- logos
Q3. If the audience doesn’t feel that you are a trustworthy expert with thorough knowledge of your subject matter, what have you lost?
- pathos
- ethos
- logos
Q4. Listen to this clip and answer the question that follow.
Play Video
What information was NOT provided?
- The meaning of USBEA and ICSC
- The reasons why there are several types of shoppers.
- An explanation of the surprising fact about shopping
Q5. Listen to this clip and answer the questions that follow.
Play Video
What phrase does the speaker use to shift to the outline of the speech?
- The truth is…
- Today, …
- Who says…;
Q6. For questions 6-10, you need to refer to the following video. Watch the video and answer the questions that follow.
Play Video
What is the format of this presentation?
- video
- oral
- poster
Q7. Complete the sentence.
Throughout the presentation, the speaker seemed to present information __________.;
- objectively (neutrally)
- subjectively (with a strong opinion)
Q8. The speaker does a good job of including an outline of her presentation in her introduction. What does the speaker say she will discuss first in the presentation?
- the definition of cyberbullying
- the history of;
- effects of cyberbullying
Q9. Complete the sentence.
The speaker connects with the audience by asking the if they _____________.
- have a social media account
- have known someone who has experienced unfair treatment online
- have ever been a cyberbully
- have ever been a victim of cyberbullying0
Q10. Complete the sentence.
To conclude her presentation, the speaker says ________________.
- Thank you for your attention.
- To conclude . . .;
- Thank you for watching.
- In summary . . .;
Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen Week 02 Quiz Answers
Quiz 01: Developing and Organizing Ideas Practice Quiz
Q1. If a speech were a burger, what part would the body be?
- The bottom bun
- The top bun
- The juicy middle
Q2. In a presentation that lasts 8-10 minutes, approximately how long should the body be?
- 2 minutes
- 1 minute
- 6 minutes
Q3. What is the best way to check the length of your speech?
- Time the rehearsal of your speech.
- Use the word-count feature on your computer.
- Ask the professor.;
Quiz 02: Listening to Presentations Practice Quiz
Q1. Listen to the clip below and answer the question that follows.
Question 1 Clip
Play Video
To help the audience understand the symptoms of aphasia, the speaker…
- shows statistics
- uses an illustration
- provides an expert testimony
- gives an example
Q2. Listen to the clip below and answer the question that follows.;
Question 2 Clip
Play Video
In this excerpt, the presenter relies on…
- a friend’s testimony
- expert testimony
- personal testimony
Q3. Listen to the clip below and answer the question that follows.
Question 3 Clip
Play Video
In this excerpt, the speaker defines a key term. Listen for the phrase he uses that indicates he will be giving a definition.
Complete the sentence with the appropriate phrase:
“My interest was around this part, the Sierra Nevada. It’s an asymmetrical mountain range, ____________________________________ if I were to split it in half, both of those sides wouldn’t be the same.”
- meaning that
- what I mean is
- the definition of asymmetrical is
- which is ;
Quiz 03: Presentation Details Practice Quiz
Q1. As a presenter, you do not want to…
- make your audience think
- attract your audience
- lose your audience
- keep your audience focused
Q2. To help the audience remember your main points, you should follow which pattern?
- assertion, evidence, assertion
- assertion, assertion, evidence
- evidence, assertion, assertion
- evidence, assertion, evidence
Q3. Which method of simplification is the phrase below used for?
upwards of…
- example
- approximation
- analogy
- acronym
Q4. Which method of simplification is the phrase below used for?
…is like…
- analogy
- approximation
- acronym
- example;
Quiz 04: Conclusions Practice Quiz
Q1. According to this lesson, which statement is true?
- Saying “That’s all,” is a good way to conclude when you’ve run out of time.
- Saying “That’s all,” lets the audience know that the presentation is over.
- Saying “That’s all,” is a good, concise way to end a presentation.
- Saying “That’s all,” to conclude sounds lazy, boring and unsatisfying.
Q2. Complete the sentence.
After summarizing, it is a good idea to leave your audience with an epiphany. All of the following are techniques for doing so EXCEPT ________________.
- synthesizing
- talking about the future
- asking for comments from the audience
- making a call for action
- sharing a quotation
- using a prop
Q3. Imagine you offer an epiphany by saying, “This brings us back to the question I asked you at the beginning of my presentation.” In this case, what technique would you be using?
- tieback
- synthesis
- quotation
- prop
- call for action
- future;
Quiz 05: Handling Questions Practice Quiz
Q1. Complete the sentence.
You can state your preference regarding questions from the audience _______________.
- during the introduction
- during the body
- during the conclusion
Q2. Complete the sentence.
One way to anticipate potential questions is to consider ________________.
- the opposing argument to your central argument
- the interest level of the topic
- the background of each audience member
Q3. If you wish to invite the audience to ask questions, which part of the presentation would be a good time to do so?
- introduction
- body
- conclusion;
Quiz 06: Graded Quiz
Q1. f you are given the freedom to organize your speech, how many sections should you create for the body?
- 6-8 sections
- 9-12 sections
- 2-5 sections;
Q2. Which one is NOT a formal assessment?
- Asking your classmates or colleagues whether you did a good job
- An assignment rubric that your professor will use to score your presentation
- A questionnaire that audience members complete to express their opinion of your presentation
Q3. Which of the following is an example of verbal delivery?
- PowerPoint design
- Audibility
- Teamwork ability
Q4. Which one is an example of nonverbal delivery?
- Eye contact
- Citation of sources
- Accuracy of information
Q5. Match the description here to the correct term below.
exceptions to a rule
- statistic
- caveat
- rationale
Q6. Match the description here to the correct term below.
the use of an author’s words without saying the author’s name
- testimony
- definition
- plagiarism
Q7. What are some ways to give your audience an epiphany in the conclusion of your presentation? Choose all that apply.
- tell about the future
- call for action
- show a prop
- synthesize the points by explaining how they fit together
- say “that’s all”
- use a quotation
Q8. Complete the sentence.
After offering an epiphany, the presenter should _____________.
- smile and quickly walk away
- smile, but remain standing silently for a few seconds
- immediately say, “thank you” and ask for questions
- bow sternly and exit swiftly
Q9. Complete the sentence.
While answering questions, seeking confirmation is a good way to ________________.
- give yourself time to think about a complicated question
- make sure that you have satisfactorily answered a question
- make sure the audience likes you
Q10. Complete the sentence.
The purpose of rephrasing a question is to _______________. (choose two)
- ensure you understand it (as the presenter)
- distract the audience members and redirect the question
- make sure the person asking the question really understands what he/she is asking
- make sure everyone else has heard the question clearly;
Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen Week 03 Quiz Answers
Quiz 01: Rehearsing Practice Quiz
Q1. This lesson mentions two important modes of delivery. What are they? (Choose two.)
- impromptu
- script
- outline
- repetition
Q2. This lesson mentions that using an outline may be beneficial because it allows the speaker to be ____________
- vague
- flexible
- flawless
- disorganized
Q3. When using a slideshow, it is important to __________ right before the presentation begins.
- add some last-minute slides
- add new animations
- preload it on the computer
- change the font size and formatting;
Quiz 02: Verbal Delivery Practice Quiz
Q1. Which of the following statements is true about speakers?
- We tend to speak slower in conversation than in formal presentations.
- The rate at which we speak formally is no different than the rate at which we speak conversationally.
- We tend to speak faster in conversation than in formal presentations.
Q2. About how many words per minute does an effective presenter speak?
- 100
- 180
- 150
- 130
Q3. How loudly you speak depends on ____________.
- the size of the room in which you are presenting
- how powerful you want to sound
- how confident you are
- the demographics of our audience;
Quiz 03: Verbal and Non-Verbal Blunders Practice
Q1. The following video clips illustrate common verbal and nonverbal blunders (mistakes) novice presenters may make. Identify the shortcoming of the presenter in each clip. Notice how these behaviors might distract the audience, and remember to avoid making these blunders when you present!
Question 1 Clip
Play Video
- The presenter seems angry.
- The presenter seems to lack confidence.
- The presenter unnecessarily lets the audience know she has made a mistake.
- The presenter points at the audience.
Q2., Question 2 Clip
Play Video
- The presenter is moving her legs in a distracting way.
- The presenter seems angry.
- The presenter speaks too quickly/ does not pause.
- The presenter has her back to the audience.
Q3. Question 3 Clip
Play Video
- The presenter has her back to the audience.
- The presenter unnecessarily lets the audience know she has made a mistake.
- The presenter does not speak with inflection.
- The presenter uses too many fillers.
Q4. Question 4 Clip
Play Video
- The presenter speaks too quickly/ does not pause.
- The presenter unnecessarily lets the audience know she has made a mistake.
- The presenter uses too many fillers.
- The presenter does not speak with inflection.
Quiz04: Stage Fright Practice Quiz
Q1. True or false?
Making an outline will help to alleviate nerves during the presentation.
- True
- False
Q2. True or false?
You do not want to have visual aids that will distract your audience from you, the star of the presentation.
- True
- False
Q3. True or false?
If you remember something you forgot earlier, apologize to your audience and let them know what it is that you forgot to say.
- True
- False
Quiz 05:Graded Quiz
Q1. While reading a script or notecards word-for-word is not recommended in a speech, __________ should always be read verbatim (word-for-word).
- statistics
- analogies
- case studies
- quotations
Q2. Regarding rehearsing, all of the following are true EXCEPT __________.
- Consider the equipment that will be available to you at the location of your presentation.
- It is a good idea to simulate the actual location of the presentation as best as possible.
- It is a good idea to stand up while you rehearse because people tend to speak better when they are standing.
- Try rehearsing sitting down and standing up to get extra practice and become less nervous.
Q3. An example of a distracting verbal mannerism is _____________.
- pausing between thoughts
- using transitions when you speak
- moving around too much
- saying “um”
Q4. An example of a distracting nonverbal mannerism is ___________.
- using your slideshow remote
- saying “you know” a lot
- touching your hair
- holding your notecards
Q5. If there is a microphone in the room, what is an appropriate way to test it?
- blow into it
- turn it off and on again
- speak over the microphone at your normal volume
- tap it gently
Q6. What is the purpose of inflection?
- to give your voice a rest
- to cover up a mistake
- to communicate something or keep the audience’s interest
- to make sure that you are staying within the time limit
- all of the above
Q7. True or false?
Having a banana may be a good pre-presentation snack.
- True
- False
Q8. True or false?
Slowing down your speech will help with nerves.
- True
- False
Presentations: Speaking so that People Listen Week 04 Quiz Answers
Quiz 01: PowerPoint Tips Practice Quiz
Q1. Choose the word that completes the sentence from PowerPoint Tip #1.
Tip #1: Choose a ______ template.
- emergency
- parallel
- simple
Q2. Choose the word that completes the sentence from PowerPoint Tip #3.
Tip #3: Increase the ______ size
- font
- parallel
- colors
Q3. Choose the word that completes the sentence from PowerPoint Tip #5.
Tip #5: Write only the ______.
- keywords
- visuals
- colors
Quiz 02: Co-Presenting Practice Quiz
Q1. True or false?
Co presenting is much more difficult than presenting alone.
- True
- False
Q2. What should the other presenter do while one presenter is speaking?
- stand out of the way but listen and watch
- sit quietly out of the way
- leave the room until the speaker is finished
Q3. What is a name for the concept that presenters want their audience to leave the presentation with?
- a takeaway
- a glass bottom boat
- a nutcracker
Quiz 03: Poster Tips Practice Quiz
Q1. True or false?
If you manually create a poster by cutting and pasting items, most of the text still needs to be typewritten.
- True
- False
Q2. True or false?
When digitally generating a poster with software like PowerPoint or Photoshop, add colorful graphics in the borders.
- True
- False
Q3. True or false?
If most of your content is not laid out neatly in columns, add arrows or numbers to each section.
- True
- False
In which area does this poster need improvement?
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- Flow
- Text
- Images
Q5. In which area does this poster need improvement?
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- Text size
- Purposeful images
- Flow indicators
Quiz 04: Handouts Practice Quiz
Q1. Complete the word in this purpose for handouts.
To provide an ______ that makes notetaking easier
- worksheet
- summarize
- outline
Q2. Complete the word in this purpose for handouts.
To illustrate a ______ point in more detail
- summarize
- particular
- time
Q3. Complete the word in this purpose for handouts.
To present data that is too ______ for other means
- outline
- particular
- complicated
Q4. What should be at the bottom of the handout?
- Presentation title and date
- Works cited
- Your contact information;
Quiz 05: Handouts Practice Activity
Q1. Click on the links below and compare the two handouts. Then answer the question that follows.
Handout 1A
Handout 1C
Based on the tips in this lesson, which handout is better?
- 1A
- 1C
Q2. Click on the links below and compare the two handouts. Then answer the question that follows.
Handout 2A
Handout 2B
Based on the tips in this lesson, which handout is better?
- 2A
- 2B
Q3. Click on the links below and compare the two handouts. Then answer the question that follows.
Handout 3A
Handout 3B
Based on the tips in this lesson, which handout is better?
- 3A
- 3B
Q4. Click on the links below and compare the two handouts. Then answer the question that follows.
Handout 4B
Handout 4C
Based on the tips in this lesson, which handout is better?
- 4B
- 4C
Quiz 06: Graded Quiz
Q1. True or false?
It’s a good idea to have your presentation saved in three places when you prepare to present: on a flash drive, on a cloud service, and printed for back up.
- True
- False
Q2. True or false?
It’s a good idea to use the same template colors for all of your slides.
- True
- False
Q3. True or false?
Effective co-presenting enhances a presentation rather than hinder it.
- True
- False
Q4. Approximately what percentage of a poster should contain text?
- 40%
- 60%
- 80%
Q5. What is the purpose of the phrase: “Would you like a minute to look at the poster, or would you like for me to explain it to you?”
- To ensure that the viewer understands your poster
- To see if the viewer prefers to read or chat
- To ask for the viewer’s opinion about your poster
Q6. Which title below uses correct capitalization?
- The consequences of global Warming
- The Consequences of Global Warming
- The Consequences Of Global Warming
- The consequences of global warming
Q7. Which title below uses correct capitalization?
- Diving into the field of Hydrology
- Diving Into the Field of Hydrology
- Diving into the Field of Hydrology
- Diving into the field of hydrology
Q8. In the “works cited” or “suggested reading” section of a handout, which part goes first?
- The year of publication
- The author’s last name
- The title of the article or book
Q9. What should you do between subheadings in a handout?
- Leave a blank line
- Start a new page
- Use a new color
Q10. True or false?
It’s a good idea to give out handouts at the end of the presentation instead of the beginning.
- True
- False;
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