Which of the following best describes a linear presentation?
A) Linear presentations build the message point by point and end with a conclusion following logical steps.
B) Linear presentations are given before a live audience with a question and answer opportunity.
C) Linear presentations use a backchannel such as Twitter.
D) Linear presentations show complicated relationships between multiple ideas.
E) Linear presentations are best developed with interactive slide software such as Prezi.
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Linear presentations are like printed documents in the sense that they are outlined like conventional messages and follow a predefined flow from start to finish. The linear model is appropriate for speeches, technical and financial presentations, and other presentations in which you want to convey your message point by point or build up to a conclusion following logical steps.
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