How to Start a Presentation Quiz

Why does the speaker advise to focus on the "why" question in a presentation?

• It provides more detailed information

• It makes the presentation longer

• It clarifies the importance of the topic for the audience

• It is easier to prepare

What does the speaker suggest people typically focus on when preparing their presentations?

• The content of each slide

• The overall message

• The design of the slides

• The first words and sentences

What does the speaker suggest is a more interesting question to answer than "what"?

• When

• Where

• Who

• Why

How does the speaker suggest you can start your presentation to make it more engaging?

• With a joke

• With a story

• With a quote

• With a statistic

What type of stories does the speaker recommend using in your presentation?

• Fairytales

• Fictional stories

• Real stories that happened to you or that you heard about

• Historical events

What is the linking sentence the speaker uses in many presentations after telling a story?

• "And that's why..."

• "This is important because..."

• "Now why do I tell you this? Because my objective or my goal with this presentation is to..."

• "To sum up..."

What is the problem with the typical introductory sentence "Today I'm going to talk to you about..."?

• It is too formal

• It answers the wrong question

• It is too brief

• It is too detailed

What does the speaker believe will make the presentation more interesting for the audience?

• Including lots of data

• Using complex language

• Telling stories that link to the presentation's goal

• Keeping the presentation short

What cliché sentence do most speakers use to introduce their topic, according to the speaker?

• "Good morning, good afternoon, my name is..."

• "Welcome to my presentation..."

• "Let's get started..."

• "I'm excited to be here..."

According to the speaker, what do most people forget to think about when preparing their presentations?

• The slides

• The specific structure

• The first words and sentences

• The conclusion