Matching the Presentation Tool or Trait with the Situation

You never know what kind of oral presentation you may be expected to give, and to whom. This activity will test how well you remember and understand the chapters advice about delivering different types of talks.

Roll over each numbered item to read a description of a presentation tool or trait described in the chapter. Then drag each item to the tool or trait that best matches the description.

5 Appropriate for the opening of a motivational speech

9 Appropriate when summarizing the recommendations

1 Use when your talk will have more than one main purpose

12 Not commonly used during ceremonial speeches

7 Appropriate for persuasive and/ or entertaining talks

3 Not typically used with oral presentations

10 An important consideration in every oral presentation

6 Important for both team presentations and for webinars that show the speaker

4 Use when your talk has introduced a topic that the audience is likely to want to learn more about

13 More important in oral reports than in written reports

11 Use when it is important to share a prepared statement on a serious occasion

8 Often important in reports to managers, executives, boards of directors, and other company stakeholders

2 Use when you or your group need to plan what visuals will go with what text in your talk

15 Voice volume A startling statistic Audience interactions 12 Slides with catchy visuals Reading your talk Hybrid presentation 3 10 Physical staging Storyboard ||0|| + || Direct order 13 Presentation of numerical data | 11 A handout with a list of sources || Clear transitions and summaries Slide with bullet points