Ch. 14 Using Visual Aids – Flashcards

a visual aid used to show statistical trends and patterns

a graph that uses one or more lines to show changes in statistics over time or space

a graph that highlights segments of a circle to show simple distribution patterns.

a graph that uses vertical or horizontal bars to show comparisons among two or more items.

a visual aid that summarizes a large block of information, usually in list form.

a complete set of type of the same design.

People find a speaker's message more interesting, grasp it more easily, and retain it longer. It can enhance every aspect of a speech. A speaker will come across as being well prepared, more credible, and more professional. it can help a speaker combat stage fright. heighten audience interest, shift attention from speaker.

Objects and Models; Photographs and drawings; Graphs; Charts; Video; The speaker; PowerPoint

Pluses and minus of PowerPoint and planning to use PowerPoint.

1. Prepare visual aids well in advance; 2. Keep visual aids simple; 3. Make sure visual aids are large enough; 4. Use a limited amount of text; 5. Use fonts effectively; 6. Use color effectively; 7. Use images strategically;

1. Display visual aids where listeners can see them; 2. Avoid passing visual aids among the audience; 3. display visual aids only while discussing them; 4. Explain visual aids clearly and concisely; 5 Talk to your audience, not to your visual aid; 6. Practice with your visual aids