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Formal Presentation — Quiz Answers

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Knowing this, how can Maya best prepare her presentation? Maya is planning a presentation to persuade the audience to vote for year-round schools. Some members of the audience think a traditional school schedule is better.

A
She should ignore the concerns and hope no one mentions them.
B
She should boldly tell the audience that their point of view is wrong.
C
She should allow time for audience members to present information.
D
She should include information that addresses the objections.
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Which statement best describes the language she should use in her presentation? Maya, a student, is presenting the benefits of year-round schools to the local school board.

A
She should use formal language to show respect for her audience.
B
She should use informal language to show she is at ease with the audience.
C
She should use informal language to make the audience feel more comfortable.
D
She should use formal language to make the speech more technical.
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What is the most effective way to use eye contact while giving a presentation?

A
The presenter should choose one person to maintain eye contact with while speaking.
B
The presenter should make eye contact with only the audience members who are closest to the front.
C
The presenter should avoid making eye contact, as the audience may feel uncomfortable.
D
The presenter should scan the room and make eye contact with different audience members.
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Which type of language would be most appropriate for the presentation? Mr. Raphael is giving a club fair presentation to all students at the high school where he teaches. He will discuss the benefits of joining a club, such as gaining new social groups and learning new and interesting skills.

A
Mr. Raphael should use informal language because he wants to ensure that his audience understands.
B
Mr. Raphael should use formal language because he is an expert on the topic.
C
Mr. Raphael should use informal language because he is encouraging students to join something fun.
D
Mr. Raphael should use formal language because he is speaking in a school.
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What is the most effective way to use hand gestures during a presentation?

A
Presenters should clap their hands to inform the audience to pay close attention.
B
Presenters should move their hands frequently to keep the audience’s attention.
C
Presenters should point to the presentation and use their hands to explain ideas.
D
Presenters should wave to audience members and point around the room.
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What will she need to take into consideration? Gabriela is planning to give a presentation about dinosaur extinction to her classmates.

A
She may need to use technical language to grab their attention.
B
She may need to define technical words related to extinction.
C
The topic that she has chosen may be too confusing for the class.
D
A presentation on dinosaur extinction may bore her classmates.
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What will he need to take into consideration? Raj is planning to present a surgical technique to medical students.

A
The information should be presented formally.
B
The presentation will need to be informal for comprehension.
C
The technical language may need to be clearly defined.
D
The topic may be sensitive to his audience.
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What would be best for Abdul to include in his introduction? Abdul is speaking to high school seniors about what to expect in their first year at a particular college.

A
a clip of a parent telling an anecdote from college
B
a video montage of recent graduations
C
a map of the campus dorms and classrooms
D
a few pictures of typical freshman activities
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Which verbal communication strategy would be most effective for Leonardo to use? Leonardo is giving a presentation to new employees about procedures, policies, and benefits.

A
He should enunciate clearly.
B
He should present quickly to save time.
C
He should speak softly to create suspense.
D
He should use a stern tone.
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Which statement best explains how volume affects a presentation?

A
Speaking quietly will ensure that the audience listens.
B
Speaking loudly may make the presentation less interesting.
C
Speaking quietly may make the presentation hard to follow.
D
Speaking loudly will help the listeners understand the information.

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