For example, a learner could use a visual aid to highlight a main point, to demonstrate something of interest or to engage the audience. It should be directly linked to the topic of the speech, and it should not detract from the speech itself. If pictures, text or posters are used, they should be large enough to be visible to the imagined audience. If the Learner is taking an examination in an unfamiliar room, it is sometimes helpful to attach the visual aids to a portable display board or similar for use in the examination. It is important for the Learner to remember that the use of visual aids does not always refer to pictures/posters but can refer to the use of objects, such as musical instruments or a football, to illustrate a speech about a hobby or personal interest.

If a visual aid is small and may not be fully visible in the performance space, consider how that aid could still be used and could still be engaging for the audience. Could it be passed around, a picture of it enlarged and printed for displayed on a poster?

Please note that if technical equipment is required for the use of visual aids, the Learner must provide their own equipment for use in the examination room. The set up and operation required for any technical equipment is the responsibility of the Learner and must be included in the time allowance of the examination as a whole. No extra time will be allowed for the setting up of visual aids. For ROA exams, digital visual aids must be presented on a different device to that used for the Zoom