Outlined below are common purposes for presentations.

Complete the table below by identifying at least one of each of the following for each purpose:

• Presentation technique

Presentation techniques refer to specific elements or content styles, variations on the usual written or verbal words.

• Presentation aid

Presentation aids are sensory features, or ways information is delivered during the presentation. Visual aids are the most common.

• Presentation material

Presentation materials are physical objects that may be provided to the audience.

Presentation Purpose	Presentation Technique Applicable to Each Presentation Purpose	Presentation Aid Applicable to Each Presentation Purpose	Presentation Material Applicable to Each Presentation Purpose
a.To entertain The intent is to amuse or stir emotions of the audience.
b.To inform The intent is to educate the audience, share, exchange, or discuss information, messages and desired outcomes.
c.To persuade The intent is to engage the audience and influence their opinion, and/or to accept your perspective, proposed action, or ideal outcome