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strangeaffliction

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Transitional words and phrases such as, Now that we've covered... are generally less important in oral presentations than in written reports.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

When you're introducing a presentation, include a ________ to help your audience understand the structure and content of your message.
 
  A) catalog of sources
  B) preview section
  C) backchannel
  D) contextual connection
  E) humorous story



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Use transitions generously to help the audience follow and process your messages, particularly in longer presentations. This makes your presentation easier to comprehend and follow.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Your preview should summarize the main idea of your presentation, identify major supporting points, and indicate the order in which you'll develop those points. By giving listeners the framework of your message, you help them process the information you'll be sharing, Of course, if you're using the indirect approach, you'll have to decide how much of your main idea to give away in the introduction.





 

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