Which of the following is a disadvantage when using visual aids in a presentation?

A) Visual aids can detract from the audience's interest in your presentation.
B) Visual aids can replace the spoken word.
C) Visual aids can add to much variety to the presentation, making the presentation look disjointed and choppy.
D) Visual aids can contain too much information, causing the audience to read the visual instead of listening to the speaker.
E) Visual aids make it hard for the audience to remember information.

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Sharon Sandhu · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  D)Slides and other visuals can improve the quality and impact of your presentation by creating interest, illustrating points that are difficult to explain in words alone, adding variety, and increasing the audience's ability to absorb and remember information. Visual aids that contain too much information create a distraction for the audience, and can result in the loss of attention for the speaker.

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