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The Visual and Audio Aid Speech

WE LIVE IN A VISUAL SOCIETY!

Most speakers know the limitations

of words alone and realize that people have become dependent on

graphic devices

Benefits of the Visual and Audio Aid Speech

I.  Audio/Visual aids help create identification with listeners.

I. Audio Visual Aids Create Identification with Listeners

A.  Audio/Visual materials bring the minds of communicators together.

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I. Audio Visual Aids Create Identification with Listeners

B.  Audio/Visual materials command attention.

I. Audio Visual Aids Create Identification with Listeners

C.  People respond to movement.

I. Audio Visual Aids Create Identification with Listeners

D.  Audio/Visual materials help listeners remain involved.

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Benefits of the Visual and Audio Aid Speech

II. Audio/Visual aids add clarity.

Benefits of the Visual and Audio Aid Speech

III.  Audio/Visual aids help listeners retain ideas.

Benefits of the Visual and Audio Aid Speech

IV.  Audio/Visual aids can help reduce apprehension.

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Guidelines for Use of Visual and Audio Aids

Use Visual Aids to Serve a Purpose.

Guidelines for Use of Visual and Audio Aids

Be Certain All Listeners Can See and Appreciate the Aid.

1.  Move from the right to the left side. 2.  Always check to see if the speaker stand is blocking

the view of the aid. 3.  Keep drawings and charts simple and not too

detailed. 4.  Objects should be large enough for easy viewing. 5.  Do not put away the visual aid too quickly.

Guidelines for Use of Visual and Audio Aids

Maintain Speaker Contact While Using

the Aid.

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Guidelines for Use of Visual and Audio Aids

Control the Use of the Aid.

1.  Have materials handy and ready to be introduced at the proper time.

2.  Avoid “early unveiling” or a “late showing.” 3.  Avoid “passing the object among the

audience” during your presentation. 4.  Have visual aids pre-approved prior to

presentation.

Guidelines for Use of Visual and Audio Aids

Visual Aid Restrictions for this Class.

1.  No Weapons. 2.  No Live or Dead Animals. 3.  No Illegal Substances.

The TYPES of Visual and Audio Aids

1.  Graphs/Charts 2.  The “Real” Thing 3.  Display 4.  Sketches 5.  Models 6.  Various Materials

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Graphs: Visualization of numbers or percentages

Examples: •  Line Graph •  Bar Graph

•  Pie Chart

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Charts: Visualization of a progression of ideas or a process with a series of steps

Guidelines for Use of Graphs and Charts

1.  Make the graph and chart large enough to see, perhaps with contrasting colors.

2.  Position graph and chart for convenient

viewing. 3.  Plan and rehearse the presentation for

adequate showing and verbal delivery. 4.  Insure that the graph and chart is rigid

enough to stand by itself. 5.  Consider using a pointer.

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Real Thing: The actual item being described

Examples: •  Saddle •  Engine

•  Skis

Guidelines for Use of “The Real Thing”

1.  Keep the object handy, ready for use, and perhaps covered.

2.  Place the object on a table or stand,

tilting it the way to reveal the characteristic that you want to highlight.

3.  Talk to the audience, not the aid.

Display:

An arrangement of items or representation of a process that is “pleasing to the eye”

Examples: •  Mounted Bug Collection •  Stamp Collection •  Leather Crafting

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Guidelines for Use of a Display

1.  Plan for a “working space” within everyone’s visual range, an inclined surface may help.

2.  Make relevant comments about the

process as you handle the physical materials.

3.  Maintain eye contact as you handle

the objects.

Sketches: An artistic rendition of a process or subject where a specific visual may be difficult to find

Examples: •  Graffiti •  Gang Symbols

•  Anime/Manga

Guidelines for Use of Sketches

1.  Focus on main points only, excluding minor details or unnecessary complexity.

2.  Do not apologize for your sketches. 3.  Keep in touch with the listener,

visually and verbally.

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Model: A replica of the item being described

Guidelines for Use of Models

1.  Avoid hurrying over ideas. Take pains to clarify principles and show applications.

2.  Remember the value of restating and

reshowing. 3.  As you talk, be wary of the temptation

to digress to interesting but unrelated dimensions of theory.

Various Items: Random items supporting your topic.

Examples: •  Photographs •  Slides •  Maps •  Pieces of Equipment/

Clothing

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Guidelines for Use of Various Materials

1.  Introduce the aids at points where they will serve best.

2.  Resist the temptation to pass articles around during the speech.

3.  Practice sufficiently to coordinate all elements.

4.  Be sure all photographs are large enough to be appreciated from the back of the room.

THE VISUAL/AUDIO AID SPEECH

1.  4 – 6 minutes 2.  Visual/Audio Aid MUST be a key component of the

presentation.

3.  Sentence outline must have introduction/conclusion written out and include specific notations of visual/audio aid use.

4.  No Power Points for this presentation.

5.  No demonstration speeches for this presentation.