Author Question: An effective introduction to a presentation will A) introduce the importance of visuals. B) ... (Read 57 times)

danielfitts88 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

An effective introduction to a presentation will

A) introduce the importance of visuals.
B) establish your credibility.
C) prepare the audience for the tasks they will be assigned after the presentations.
D) incorporate liberal use of transitions.
E) put the audience in the appropriate emotional state.

Question 2

To reduce the formality of an oral presentation,

A) use a conversational tone during the presentation.
B) deliver your presentation in an auditorium.
C) seat the audience in preconfigured rows.
D) deliver your remarks in the passive voice.
E) use a microphone to be sure everyone can hear.

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) A good introduction arouses the audience's interest in your topic, establishes your credibility, and prepares the audience for what will follow.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A
Explanation: A) If the audience is small or composed of people you know, it is perfectly acceptable to adopt a more conversational tone for your presentation. Using a large room, seating the audience in rows, and using only the passive voice are all strategies that increase formality.