Question

Which statement best explains why visual aids and other media contribute to an effective speech?

A. They make a speaker seem more professional.
B. They help the speaker clarify complex ideas for the audience.
C. They keep the audience engaged when the speech is not engaging.
D. They provide an outline for the speaker to follow in order to stay on topic.

Answer 1

The correct option is B.

Visual aids refer to pictures, charts, graphs and all other visual tools that are used to supplement words when delivering speech. Visual aids are very useful in public speech for a number of reasons;

1. They help the audience to understand the information that the speaker is passing across and also help them to remember the details of the speech.

2. They increase the audience's interest by capturing their attention.

3. They act as reminder for the speaker.

4. Visual aids make one's speech more persuasive compare to one that does not use visual aids.

Thus, generally, visual aids are of great importance in clarifying complex matters for one's audience.

Answer 2

The statement that best explains why visual aids and other media contribute to an effective speech is they help the speaker clarify complex ideas for the audience. They are used as tools to make the speech easier to understand in an organize manner. As a result, the information, thoughts and ideas of the speaker will be successfully conveyed to the audience.