In a Speech on the Characteristics of a Diamond, Kelley

question 30

Multiple Choice

In a speech on the characteristics of a diamond, Kelley used an easel and a series of large photographs attached to a foam board to illustrate her points. When she began her speech, she had the top picture turned over, so the audience could not see it. As she discussed each characteristic, she uncovered the photograph appropriate to it. Which guideline for using visual aids was Kelley using?

• A) Keep your visual aids simple and to the point.
• B) Time your visuals to coincide with your discussion of them.
• C) Polish your visual aids.
• D) Use technology thoughtfully.

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