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kodithompson · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following is an indirect benefit of allowing the audience to ask questions?

A) Questions shorten the amount of time you have to speak.
B) Questions give the audience an opportunity to show their grasp of the main ideas of the presentation.
C) Questions can deflect the information being provided in the presentation.
D) Questions allow the speaker to gain important insight to the audience.
E) Questions can break up the monotony of a long presentation.

Question 2

Which of the following will make you appear to be sincere and confident, while allowing you to get positive reinforcement from the audience?

A) Visualizing success
B) Knowing your subject
C) Remembering to breathe
D) Maintaining eye contact
E) Concentrating on the message and audience, not on yourself

ms_sulzle · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Whether you take them during a formal question-and-answer (Q&A) period or as they come up during your presentation, questions are often one of the most important parts of a presentation. They give you a chance to obtain important information, to emphasize your main idea and supporting points, and to build enthusiasm for your point of view.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Maintain eye contact with friendly audience members. Eye contact not only makes you appear sincere, confident, and trustworthy but can give you positive feedback as well.