Lesson 21

Question 1

Generally, the most effective way of presenting an oral report is………

1. give an oration
2. use extemporaneous delivery
3. repeat it from memory
4. read it aloud
5. none

Answer 1

use extemporaneous delivery

Question 2

T/F

If necessary during your talk, liven things up with clever digressions.

Answer 2

false

Question 3

T/F

Complex and elaborate visuals help keep your audience interested.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

To keep you audience’s attention, aim for a maximum delivery time of……..

1. 10 mins
2. 30 mins
3. 20 mins
4. 40 mins
5. any of these

Answer 4

20 mins

Question 5

T/F

You should use as many visuals as possible during your presentation.

Answer 5

false

Question 6

A good strategy for connecting with your audience is……..

1. well timed digressions
2. an occasional anecdote
3. eye contact
4. rich array of jokes
5. an authoritarian tone

Answer 6

eye contact

Question 7

To be sure you stay on track during your presentation, prepare beforehand a………

1. numbered list of key words
2. cue cards
3. topic outline
4. verbatim script of entire presentation
5. sentence outline

Answer 7

sentence outline

Question 8

T/F

For most subjects, you should distribute any handouts only after your presentation.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

T/F

Before giving your talk, you should carefully rehearse.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

T/F

The impromptu delivery is usually effective for a formal report.

Answer 10

false