Presentation Skills Pop Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the 'Hook' in a presentation introduction?

• To summarize the main argument

• To grab the audience's attention and spark curiosity

• To provide background information

• To establish credibility

Which of the following is NOT a recommended technique for creating a hook?

• Quoting an expert

• Telling a relevant anecdote

• Listing all your sources

• Asking a thought-provoking question

Why is it important to include context in your introduction?

• To entertain the audience

• To provide foundational knowledge for understanding your argument

• To show off your research skills

• To lengthen the presentation

What does the 'Relevance' section of an introduction aim to do?

• Provide a detailed history of the topic

• Show why the topic matters to the audience

• Introduce the speaker's background

• Preview the structure of the presentation

Which of the following best establishes credibility in a presentation?

• Using humor to lighten the mood

• Mentioning your research or experience with the topic

• Including a long list of statistics

• Reading directly from your notes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the function of the thesis/road map in a presentation?

• To entertain the audience

• To list all your sources

• To present the main idea and outline the structure

• To summarize the conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In the PEEL structure, what does the first 'E' stand for?

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What should be included in the 'Explanation' part of a PEEL paragraph?

• A list of statistics

• Analysis of how the evidence supports the point

• A transition to the next paragraph

• A restatement of the thesis

What is the purpose of the 'Link' in the PEEL structure?

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide more evidence

• To connect the paragraph to the thesis and transition forward

• To summarize the entire presentation

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the 'R' in the R.I.P. conclusion strategy stand for?