Visual Information
Visual information helps organise the speech, both by reminding the presenter of the key points he/she planned to include and illustrating these for the audience. There are various types of visuals such as diagram, chart, graphic, image, picture, photo, flow chart, statistics, illustration, sketch, plan, timetable, time-line, mind-map, grid, elevation.
DIAGRAMS
  • pie chart,
  • bar chart,
  • table chart,
  • graph.
 
VERBS USED TO REFER TO DIAGRAMS

illustrate, show, suggest, indicate, represent, demonstrate, give, reflect.
 
DESCRIBING TRENDS
  • horizontal axis (X axis),
  • vertical axis (Y axis),
  • curve,
  • increase,
  • decline,
  • a drop,
  • a rise.
 
Much research in academic life contains statistical data. These data, in the form of visuals, can express a lot of information concisely and are more convincing and attractive.