What does it mean to master the art of storytelling?

• Be inspired yourself so that you can teach others to be inspired.
• Don't take yourself too seriously, and give the audience a story to smile about. 
• To tell stories that reach people's hearts and minds. 
• Keep presentations short and simple. 

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What does it mean to paint a mental picture with multisensory experiences?

• Don't put on an act; most people can spot a phony.
• Bring new elements into your presentations to maintain novelty.
• Create emotionally charged events in your presentations. 
• Deliver presentations that touch more than one of the senses. 

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How do you have a conversation during presentations?

• Don't take yourself too seriously.
• Practice so much that it is internalized, natural, and comfortable. 
• Present shorter bits of information so it is easy for the audience to remember. 
• Use sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell in presentations. 

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What does it mean to lighten up during your presentation?

• Be open and transparent. 
• Grab the listener's attention with an effective hook. 
• Be passionate. 
• Don't take yourself too seriously. 

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Why is it important to stick to the 4-minute rule?

• Because the brain does not pay attention to boring things. 
• Because talking for a long time involves some risk, and risk equals rewards.
• Because too much information means people will not properly understand the all the ideas. 
• Because to be a good speaker, you have to believe in what you're saying. 

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Why is teaching something new during presentations important?

• Because it makes presenters more likable. 
• Because it takes the audience on a personal journey.
• Because it gives them visual information to recall. 
• Because it gives the audience a fresh, new way to view things, and the brain loves novelty.

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What is a jaw-dropping moment in a presentation?

• An effectively packaged new idea
• An emotionally charged event that helps the audience remember it 
• One that touches upon more than one of the five senses. 
• One that makes the audience laugh and smile. 

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Which of the following is an example of "mastering the art of storytelling" in a presentation?

• Practicing so much that you are relaxed and almost having a conversation as you present.
• Using personal anecdotes, tales of other people, and narratives about a brand or company's success. 
• Tell an 18-minute long story (remember the 18-minute rule). 
• Use props and demonstrations on stage. 

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Which of the following is the best way to "have a conversation" during your presentation?

• Gather help for planning your presentation, get feedback from those people, and then rehearse, rehearse, rehearse until it becomes natural. 
• Reveal information that's completely new to your audience.
• Try your best to believe in what you're saying; everyone can spot a phony. 
• Mix in jokes naturally throughout your presentation. 

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Which of the following is the best way to "teach something new" during your presentation?

• Use props and demonstrations to create an emotionally charged reaction.
• Use the rule of three (create a Twitter friendly headline, support the headline with 3 main ideas, and reinforce the main ideas throughout). 
• Mix in pictures instead of text whenever possible. 
• Package your ideas effectively; find a new way to solve an old problem or a fresh way to look at something. 

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