How to Prepare for Your Talk

What is the first important step in preparing for your talk?

(a)  

• Know Your Audience

• Understand Your Topic
• Organize Your Talk

• Create a Supportive PowerPoint

What should you consider about your audience when preparing your talk?

(a)  

• Their favorite color

• Their perspective
• Their age

• Their hobbies

What is the backbone of your talk?

• The introduction

• The examples

• The contention (or thesis, or main opinion)

• The PowerPoint slides

What should the introduction of your talk start with?

(a)  

• A detailed explanation

• A hook
• A summary

• A question and answer session

What is a good rule of thumb for the MAXIMUM number of words per slide in a PowerPoint presentation?

(a)  

• 50 words

• 10 words

• 30 words
• 100 words

What should you use to reinforce your message and keep your audience engaged in a PowerPoint presentation?

• Long paragraphs

• Relevant images, charts, or graphs

• Different fonts for each slide

• Complex animations

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for rehearsing your talk?

(a)  

• Rehearse out loud in front of a mirror or with a friend.

• Time yourself to ensure your talk fits within the allotted time.

• Avoid asking for feedback from peers or teachers
• Adjust your content if necessary.

What should you pay attention to in order to speak clearly and confidently?

• Volume, pace, and enunciation. (Enunciation means how clearly you say your words).

• The color of your outfit.

• The number of slides in your presentation.

• The size of the audience.

Which of the following is a tip for handling nervousness during a talk?

• Avoid making eye contact with the audience.

• Take deep breaths before you start.

• Speak as quickly as possible to finish early.

• Ignore the audience's reactions.

What should you do if you are unsure of an answer during a Q&A session?

• Make up an answer on the spot.

• Admit it and offer to follow up later.

• Ignore the question and move on.

• Ask the audience to answer it for you.