1. Can you think of a time when a presentation would have been a more effective channel for delivering a message than an e-mail or a memo? Why do you think it would have been more effective?

2. Take a moment to think about someone whom you view as an excellent presenter. What are the qualities of this person’s verbal and nonverbal communication? Does this speaker incorporate Aristotle’s appeals (ethos, logos, and pathos)?

3. Take a moment to think about someone whom you view as a bad presenter. What are the qualities of this person’s verbal and nonverbal communication while presenting? Does this speaker neglect to incorporate Aristotle’s appeals (ethos, logos, and pathos)?

4. Discuss the qualities of an excellent presentation. In your view, what factors make a presentation memorable?

5. Reflect on an occupation that interests you or one in which you are currently working. What are some situations that might require you to give an informative or persuasive presentation?