Presentation Preparation Factors

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What are some factors that can affect the decisions you make in preparing for a presentation?

The purpose of the presentation

Time of day

Audience expectations and prior knowledge (correct)

Your personal interests

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to describe audience diversity?

Cultural background

Social class

Political views (correct)

Age

Why is understanding the audience important when preparing a presentation?

To control the time of day for the presentation

To showcase your personal achievements

To impress them with complex vocabulary

To tailor your content to their expectations and prior knowledge (correct)

What is the central aspect that determines the formation of a speech?

The purpose of the speech Signup and view all the answers

What are some reasons why an author may write?

To inform, entertain, or persuade Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'PIE' stand for in the context of presentation purposes?

Persuade, Inform, Entertain Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an observation and a hypothesis?

An observation is a fact while a hypothesis is an opinion. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an assumptive statement?

Colin Powell is an excellent candidate for president. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes theory statements from facts?

Theories are widely believed explanations, not yet proven as facts. Signup and view all the answers

Why are value statements considered opinions?

They are based on beliefs and attempt to sway the reader to a certain belief. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of statement is an opinion that embellishes the facts to sway the reader?

Exaggerated Statement Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, which word would signal that an opinion rather than a fact is being presented?

Perhaps Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym P.I.E. stand for when considering an author's purpose?

Persuade, Inform, Entertain Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy focuses on using your choice of words, body language, and voice to influence the tone of a presentation?

Emphasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between facts and opinions?

Facts are objective, while opinions are subjective. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for successful communication as mentioned in the text?

Skepticism Signup and view all the answers

What does being concise in communication primarily refer to?

Being brief and direct in message delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is an observation considered to be based on?

Factual evidence Signup and view all the answers

'To describe about the life cycle of the butterfly' is an example of which component of author's purpose?

'To inform, describe or teach' Signup and view all the answers

'Expectations involve the often unstated, eager anticipation of the norms' primarily relate to:

'Clarity strategies' Signup and view all the answers

'The adult human body has 206 bones' is categorized as a fact because:

'It can be proven by reliable authority' Signup and view all the answers

'Arrangement means order, the organization of visual (and verbal) elements' primarily focuses on:

'The structure and hierarchy of presentation elements' Signup and view all the answers