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274 ChaPtEr 13 The Informative Speech

Slide 6 This is your second point and follows in format the
Second main STOP The Crisis previous slide. Again, a graphic is used. Can you think of
point; a better graphic?
corresponds • Problems arise
to the body’s • Life becomes difficult
“ll A–B”

Slide 7 This is your third main point and again follows the
Third main The Recovery format of the previous two slides.
point;
corresponds • Learning to cope
to the body’s • Intercultural competence
“lll A–B”

Slide 8 This is your fourth main point; the sound of applause is
The Adjustment programmed to come on with this slide, reinforcing the
Fourth main idea that we do adjust to culture shock. Examine the sound
point;
corresponds • Enjoyment of the culture effects you have available; what other sound effects would
to the body’s and people you use in this speech?
“IV A–B” • Appreciation of the culture
and people

Slide 9 Culture Shock This is your summary of your four points; notice that it’s
Summary; the same as your orientation (Slide 4). This slide violates
corresponds • The honeymoonTT the general rule to use graphics in moderation. What do
to the • The crisis STOP you think of the repetition of graphics? Do you think they
conclusion’s • The recovery add reinforcement? Do they detract from the verbal
The
“I A–D” • The adjustment message?

Slide 10 Culture Shock This slide is intended to wrap up the speech—it contains
Closure; the title and two graphics that will support the speaker’s
corresponds concluding statement: “By knowing about culture shock
to the you’ll be in a better position to deal with it at school and
conclusion’s on the job.” Notice that the conclusion is tied to the
“II” introduction by a similarity in font and text color; it helps
signal that this is the last slide and the end of the speech.

fIGure 13.5
a slide show speech (continued)

Another aspect of rehearsal is checking out the equipment available in the room you’ll
speak in and its compatibility with the presentation software you’re using. If possible,
rehearse with the actual equipment you’ll have available on the day you’re speaking. In this
way you can adjust to or remedy any incompatibilities or idiosyncrasies that you come
across.