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crazycityslicker

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Audiences easily get lost and bored if they cannot anticipate the twists and turns the presentation may take. To avoid this, the presenter should ________.
 
  A) open the presentation with a genuine question
  B) establish rapport with the audience at the beginning of the presentation
  C) mention the audience benefits at the end of the presentation
  D) provide a framework for the presentation during the opening of the presentation
  E) open the presentation with a an anecdote

Question 2

If you close a presentation by reminding the audience of the key ideas presented, what technique are you using to close the presentation?
 
  A) Summarizing the main message
  B) Asking for what you want
  C) Visualizing outcomes
  D) Identifying next steps
  E) Offering a checklist with timelines



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Audiences easily get lost and bored if they cannot anticipate the twists and turns the presentation may take. To avoid this, the presenter should provide a framework or a map of the presentation during the opening of the presentation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) All presentation guidelines recommend summarizing at the end. In other words, Tell them what you told them. However, a good summary does more than just say, I've talked about our turnover problem and a proposed solution. Remind the audience why you talked about those topics.



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