![]() ![]() Most of us have seen the image in which, depending on your perception, you see either the outline of a vase or the facial profiles of two people facing each other. One reason for misunderstandings is the fact that perception and interpretation are highly complex individual processes. Misunderstandings happen in public speaking just as they do in everyday conversations. If you are like most people, you can easily remember incidents when you misunderstood a message or when someone else misunderstood what you said to them. ![]() Human communication is a complex process that often leads to misunderstandings. Presentation aids help the audience understand your information. Visual aids, which we will also refer to as presentation aids in this chapter, fulfill several functions: they can help your audience understand the information you are conveying, help you clarify a complex message or visual information, help to emphasize important ideas, help the audience remember and retain the message, add variety and interest to your speech, and enhance your credibility as a speaker. What is the importance of visual aids? Reasons Visual Aids Are Important in Public Speaking This chapter is adapted from Stand up, Speak out: The Practice and Ethics of Public Speaking, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. ![]()
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