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Using Visual Aids
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In this unit, you will be able to analyze and identify types of visual aids.

A Introduction to Visual Aids

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Visual aids come in variety of forms from physical objects, photographs, maps to
slides, overheads and computer-generated presentations. Visual aids can powerfully
help the effectiveness of a speech. Many speeches benefit from having objects, images,
key quotes, or data presented in a clear and dramatic fashion. Visual aids vary in kind,
but there are similar benefits and tips for dealing with any kind of supplementary
evidence that is shown to an audience.
Reasons to use visual aids:
 improving audience understanding and memory
 serving as notes
 providing clearer organization
 facilitating more eye contact and motion by the speaker
 contributing to speaker credibility
Advantages of visual aids:

 conveying what words alone cannot
 explaining abstract concepts
 aiding retention of information
 maintaining audience interest
 helping draw conclusions

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