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What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation

• Carmine Gallo

Five tips to set yourself apart.

Never underestimate the power of great communication. It can help you land the job of your dreams, attract investors to back your idea, or elevate your stature within your organization. But while there are plenty of good speakers in the world, you can set yourself apart out by being the person who can deliver something great over and over. Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired together are more memorable); don’t underestimate the power of your voice (raise and lower it for emphasis); give your audience something extra (unexpected moments will grab their attention); rehearse (the best speakers are the best because they practice — a lot).

I was sitting across the table from a Silicon Valley CEO who had pioneered a technology that touches many of our lives — the flash memory that stores data on smartphones, digital cameras, and computers. He was a frequent guest on CNBC and had been delivering business presentations for at least 20 years before we met. And yet, the CEO wanted to sharpen his public speaking skills.

• Carmine Gallo is a Harvard University instructor, keynote speaker, and author of 10 books translated into 40 languages. Gallo is the author of The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman  (St. Martin’s Press).

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present vs presentation

Present and presentation both are nouns ., present is an adjective but presentation is not an adjective ., present is a verb but presentation is not a verb ..

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• English Grammar

Present tense

Level: intermediate

There are two tenses in English: past and present.

The present tense is used to talk about the present and to talk about the future .

There are four present tense forms:

We can use all these forms:

• to talk about the present:

London is the capital of Britain. He works at McDonald’s. He is working at McDonald's. He has worked there for three months now. He has been working there for three months now.

• to talk about the future:

The next train leaves this evening at 17.00. I'll phone you when I get home. He is meeting Peter in town this afternoon. I'll come home as soon as I have finished work. You will be tired out after you have been working all night.

Level: advanced

We can use present forms to talk about the past:

• when we are telling a story:

Well, it 's a lovely day and I 'm just walking down the street when I see this funny guy walking towards me. Obviously he 's been drinking , because he 's moving from side to side …

• when we are summarising something we have read, heard or seen:

I love Ian Rankin's novels. He writes about this detective called Rebus. Rebus lives in Edinburgh and he 's a brilliant detective, but he 's always getting into trouble. In one book, he gets suspended and they tell him to stop working on this case. But he takes no notice …

Why does it say only two tenses? What about future tense? Isn't that a tense?

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Hi SurajBeka,

Actually, no, it isn't! Technically speaking, a "tense" is a verb form which shows the time of the action, e.g. play - present, played - past. The important thing is that it is a verb form - that is, the base verb is modified e.g. by adding "ed" to make the past tense. 

However, to talk about the future, we do not change the base verb, but instead add another verb: will play . Since the verb "play" itself isn't modified, this means that "will play" is not a tense. Instead, we can more properly call it a future form, the "will" future, the future with "will" or something similar.

That said, it is quite common for teachers and materials to call "will" + verb the future tense, for convenience when teaching and explaining. But as I've explained, that is not a technically correct description.

I hope that helps!

LearnEnglish team

Hello, Coould you please help me to understand why we use present simple in this sentence After Howard finishes his studies he intends to work in his father's company. And can we make this sentence like this: Howard intends to work in his father's company after he will finish his studies

Hi .Mariia,

It's because of "after". The present simple is used to indicate a future action/situation in subordinate clauses with "after", "when", "before", "until", "as soon as", "if", "provided that" and some other conjunctions of time. For example:

• When I arrive, I'll call you.  (not "when I will arrive")
• I'll stay with you until you leave.  (not "until you will leave")
• If it rains later, I'll cancel the trip.  (not "if it will rain")

The meaning of your final sentence is perfectly understandable but grammatically, it should be "... after he finishes his studies". I hope that helps to understand it!

Thank you, Jonathan Your explanation really helps me to understand it

Hello, everybody. I would like to know if it is correct to add the word "tense" after names such as "Present Simple", "Present Continuous", "Past Simple, Past Continuous" etc. Is it correct to say the "Present Continuous Tense", for example? Also, is it correct to say that there are six simple and six continuous tenses in English? Is the word "tense" correctly used here? All the best, MarBe

Hi MarBe,

It's an interesting question, and one that isn't as easy to answer as it may seem!

A tense can be defined technically as a type of verb conjugation that expresses time. When linguists analyse language, this is what they mean when they say "tense". For this reason, at the top of this page it says that English has only two tenses, present and past (e.g. work - worked ). Future actions are expressed using modal verbs (e.g. "will") or other structures (e.g. "going to"), so these aren't considered tenses because they don't involve verb conjugation. The same goes for structures such as continuous and perfect structures (these are called aspects, and they are made by adding auxiliary verbs rather than conjugating).

However, that is a technical definition. In more everyday discussions of language, as well as in English learning materials, people often use "tense" with a looser and wider meaning, including all of the structures mentioned above. Although it's technically incorrect to call "I will go ..." the future tense, for example, it's common for materials, teachers and students to do so.  

So I guess the answer to your question depends on how technical you need to be. Does that make sense?

Dear team, I wonder if you tell me the difference between the present continuous and 'll when they are used to refer to the future. For example: You're having a fever! Put on your coat and I'm taking you to see a doctor( or I'll take you to see a doctor). Also, I wonder if 'would take' works here. All the best Jones

Thanks for your question! "Will" is the right word here, because "will" is used when you make a decision at the moment of speaking. In this example, it seems like the speaker has only just noticed the other person's fever, so the speaker is making this decision spontaneously.

The present continuous normally shows a future action that has been organised and confirmed, and often it has been organised or confirmed with other people. For example, you could say  I'm taking Jane to see a doctor  if you have already made the doctor's appointment in advance, before the moment that you say this.

You may find our page on Future forms interesting. It has some more explanation and examples. If you have other questions, we welcome you to post your questions on that page.

Hello Teachers,

"Before I sever your head from your body, I ask you again, who are you?" I tell you straight!- not to quarrel with me. Why the writer has written ask you again not am asking you again. Why he uses simple present though it was an ongoing action and also for tell in the second sentence. Could you explain it?

Regards Jitu_jaga

Hello jitu_jaga,

This sounds like an older style of English, such as a Monty Python skit taking place in the middle ages. In older styles, a present simple form is acceptable.

All the best, Kirk LearnEnglish team

Hi sir, Is it possible to use Present tense to talk a thing/one' nature/ attribute even though it/ one has physically disappeared? like someone stands in front of their friend's grave and says " you are my best friend ever" not " you were my best friend ever"

or statements that similar to "Albert Einstein/ Leo is a genius of all time", "Mahamta Gandhi is a figure who everyone respects".

My point is to bring a opinion/ fact that, at least to me, is true to this present

I would say this explanation "when we are summarising something we have read, heard or seen:" is the answer of my problem

Thanks, I looking forward to your respon sir

Hello LittleBlueGreat,

It is possible to use the present simple to speak about general truths, which can include making statements about people who have passed away. In such cases, we're often making statements about their legacies or contributions more than we are about them as people with ordinary lives that they are living at the moment.

If I were standing before a friend's grave and speaking to them, I'd probably say 'You were my best friend ever'; although me speaking to them now means they are still alive for me in one sense, the fact that I'm remembering our time together also makes it clear they are gone. The fact that I'm saying it to them suggests I'm missing them, which means they aren't present. 

But I'm not saying it's impossible to say 'You are my best friend ever' in a situation like this. It's a very personal kind of thing, after all, and so I can't say for sure what someone else might be thinking.

I hope this helps you make sense of it.

All the best, Kirk The LearnEnglish Team

This page explains that there are two tenses in English. present and past. I want to read more about it. please help me.

is there not a future tense in English?

what about: will v1 will be v4 will have v3 will have been v4

Hi Prakash,

It's a good question. First, I should define what a tense is: it is a form of a verb that expresses time . For example,  take  and  took  are the present tense and past tense of the verb take.

Technically speaking,  will take  is not a form of the verb  take , because it is not made by changing the form of  take  itself. Instead, it is made by adding another verb ( will ) which supplies the future time meaning. That's why we can't call  will take  a tense.

However, in common and non-technical speaking, people do commonly say that  will + infinitive verb is the "future tense" (even though from a technical point of view, that term is incorrect).

I hope that helps to understand it.

The LearnEnglish Team

Thank you Jonathan.

Dear team hello, More and more people (are getting divorced)/(getting divorced) every year. Which one is the true answer? Thank you

Hi Hosseinpour,

It should be the first answer, as the present continuous needs the auxiliary verb "be" (here, in the form "are"). Another possible answer not listed here is "get divorced" (present simple).

Hello sir, More and more people (are getting divorced)/(getting divorced) every year. (Every year), can we use "present continuous" to talk about "a fact" such as this? Thank you

Hello Hosseinpour,

Yes, you can use continuous aspect like this. The continuous form emphasises that it is an ongoing process rather than a fixed fact.

Thank you for the help and time.

Hello, Everyone.

Could somebody help me understand why in task "Present Tense 3" the correct answer isn't Present Tense, but Present Perfect?

Thank you in advance.

Hi georgiatavares,

Good question! It's because at the end, the frog means "I've read it", in the present perfect. (That's why the frog shakes his head and rejects all the books that the chicken brought. He's already read them all.) 

The word "read" can be either (1) the present simple form and the imperative, or (2) the past participle. (1) and (2) have the same spelling, but different pronunciation. (2) is pronounced /red/ (the same as the colour). (That's the joke - "read it" sounds similar to the sounds that frogs make, at least to English ears.)

I hope that helps.

Hi there. "Do be careful" or "Be careful" which one is correct? Thanks in advance.

Hi Sajatadib,

Both are OK. The first one is more emphatic than the second one.

The use of tenses here is fine. The first verb ("perceived") is past simple because it describes a completed past event. The other verbs are in the present simple because they describe things that are general statements not fixed to specific points in time.

There is no rule which says that we are limited to a single time reference or verb form in a sentence. It's quite possible to use a past form and a verb form with future reference, for example:

Gene Roddenberry believed that one day humanity will travel beyond our solar system and spread throughout the galaxy.

This is an infinitive form. I'm sure you're familiar with the base form of the infinitive ( to do ), but there are many other forms:

to be done (passive infinitive)

to be doing (continuous infinitive)

to have done (perfect infinitive)

These forms carry the meaning you would expect: continuous forms denote something in progress, perfect forms have a retrospective sense etc. The exact meaning will depend on the context.

As far as your example goes, you could use to arrive and I don't think the meaning changes as the context makes it clear that you are talking about a time up to now. In fact, as the context is clear I think to arrive would be a better choice, stylistically speaking.

Dear team, There are some people who (can view) objects from 6 meters away with the same sharpness that a normal-sighted person (would have to move) in to 4.5 meters to achieve. Why this structure(would have to move) is used? I can not understand the relationship between (can view) and (would have to move). Thank you

The two verbs are not related in time or structure. The first describes the characteristics of certain people; the second describes a hypothetical point of comparison - you can insert an implied if-clause if you wish (...would have to move in to 4.5 metres if they wanted to achieve the same clarity).

You could change the first verb to talk about people in the past ('There were some people who could...') or to predict the existence of people in the future ('One day there will be some people who will be able to...') without changing the second verb form at all.

Peter The LearnEnglish Team

Hello Peter M, Thank you for your help, it was very useful.

Dear team, A new study by Palaeontologists at the University of Southhampton 1.(suggests/has suggested) four bones recently found on the Isle of Wight 2.(belong to / have belonged to) new species of theropod dinosaur, the group that includes Tyrannosaurus rex and modern-day birds. In this test,first part, recently shouts present perfect, but my feelings tell me go with the Present tense. The same issue with part two, also if I use (have belonged to) how will the sentence sound meaning-vice to the listener. Thank you

I too would probably use the present simple form for 1, but there's nothing wrong with using the present perfect form in a news report, for example.

For 2, only the present simple form works. The topic is the bones (which obviously still exist) and what species they are from, not the dinosaur (which is obviously long dead, even if it is a newly discovered species), so a present simple form is best; a present perfect form would sound very odd indeed.

Hope this helps. It's great that you are trying to make sense of texts that you find in your reading -- this is a great way to learn.

Dear Kirk, Now with the explanation, it makes sense. Thank you sir

Dear team, Researchers believe that gold nanoparticles may breathe new life into once-promising drug candidates, in particular, a compound designed to stop the spread of HIV that (was shelved/would be shelved) because of effects. Here (was shelved) is the right answer. Why (would be shelved) can not be the right answer? Thank you

Generally, we don't comment on exercises from elsewhere as we have no control over their quality or accuracy. If you have a question about a task from a book or website then the authors of the task are the people to ask.

In this example, the time reference is past. You are talking about a drug which +was designed+ to do something but which had problems and so was not used (it was +once promising+). The only option with a past time sense is 'was shelved'. The other option ('would be shelved') describes a possible later action.

Dear Peter, Thank you for your time and help.

The first sentence is the present perfect. But, the present perfect isn't usually used if you say the time ( one hour ago ). The past simple is usually used:  I reached school one hour ago . Also, the verb  reach  doesn't take a preposition, so delete 'at'.

The second sentence is correct. But it's the present simple, not the present perfect (i.e. the verb  have  is the main verb, not an auxiliary verb).

Have a look at our Present perfect page for more explanation. I hope it helps :)

Hi Nevı,

Your example would mean that being selected for the school team helps to make the person tall, so it is not correct. What you mean is the other way round, and there are several ways to say it:

Being tall helps with being selected for the school team.

I was selected for the school team. It helps being tall!

In answer to your second question, if you use 'help with' then you don't need 'it'. There is a word 'tallness' but we wouldn't use it in this context. 'Being tall' (as above) or 'Height' is what we would use.

Hello again Nevı,

No, I'm afraid that's not correct. It helps + verb-ing here means 'this is of benefit (in achieving the goal)'.

You are trying to say that technology helps us to find new solutions, so you can say the following:

Technology is improving and it helps us to find new solutions for problems. Technology improving helps us to find new solutions for problems.

If you want to use the construction it helps + verb-ing then you need to remember that is it improvements in technology which help us find new solutions, not the other way round:

We are finding new solutions for problems. It helps having better technology! [having better technology makes it easier to find new solutions]

Hello Fiona,

The writer still has longings in the present.

'Until' is related to a different state: the cake was an object of research (...) and a favourite indulgence  until ... In other words, it is no longer an object of research or a favourite indulgence, but the longings have not gone away.

That depends on how you define 'tense'. The author of this grammar, Dave Willis, followed one tradition in which ' tense ' refers to a single-word verb form, but in most English language teaching contexts, you're right in thinking that people usually refer to 12 tenses. 

We have a page that covers five of the most salient grammatical differences between  British and American English . There are others, but most are minor, and really most of the differences between the two varieties are in the area of vocabulary and pronunciation more than in grammar.

Despite these differences, the two varieties (each of which is actually composed of many different varieties) are very similar and in most cases entirely mutually comprehensible. As someone who grew up in American English but now works mostly with speakers of British English, I can assure you of this from personal experience.

All the best,

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What's the difference between present and presentation ?

Definition:

• (a.) Being at hand, within reach or call, within certain contemplated limits; -- opposed to absent.
• (a.) Now existing, or in process; begun but not ended; now in view, or under consideration; being at this time; not past or future; as, the present session of Congress; the present state of affairs; the present instance.
• (a.) Not delayed; immediate; instant; coincident.
• (a.) Ready; quick in emergency; as a present wit.
• (a.) Favorably attentive; propitious.
• (a.) Present time; the time being; time in progress now, or at the moment contemplated; as, at this present.
• (a.) Present letters or instrument, as a deed of conveyance, a lease, letter of attorney, or other writing; as in the phrase, " Know all men by these presents," that is, by the writing itself, " per has literas praesentes; " -- in this sense, rarely used in the singular.
• (a.) A present tense, or the form of the verb denoting the present tense.
• (a.) To bring or introduce into the presence of some one, especially of a superior; to introduce formally; to offer for acquaintance; as, to present an envoy to the king; (with the reciprocal pronoun) to come into the presence of a superior.
• (a.) To exhibit or offer to view or notice; to lay before one's perception or cognizance; to set forth; to present a fine appearance.
• (a.) To pass over, esp. in a ceremonious manner; to give in charge or possession; to deliver; to make over.
• (a.) To make a gift of; to bestow; to give, generally in a formal or ceremonious manner; to grant; to confer.
• (a.) Hence: To endow; to bestow a gift upon; to favor, as with a donation; also, to court by gifts.
• (a.) To present; to personate.
• (a.) To nominate to an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
• (a.) To nominate for support at a public school or other institution .
• (a.) To lay before a public body, or an official, for consideration, as before a legislature, a court of judicature, a corporation, etc.; as, to present a memorial, petition, remonstrance, or indictment.
• (a.) To lay before a court as an object of inquiry; to give notice officially of, as a crime of offence; to find or represent judicially; as, a grand jury present certain offenses or nuisances, or whatever they think to be public injuries.
• (a.) To bring an indictment against .
• (a.) To aim, point, or direct, as a weapon; as, to present a pistol or the point of a sword to the breast of another.
• (v. i.) To appear at the mouth of the uterus so as to be perceptible to the finger in vaginal examination; -- said of a part of an infant during labor.
• (n.) Anything presented or given; a gift; a donative; as, a Christmas present.
• (n.) The position of a soldier in presenting arms; as, to stand at present.

Example Sentences:

• (1) By presenting the case history of a man who successively developed facial and trigeminal neural dysfunction after Mohs chemosurgery of a PCSCC, this paper documents histologically the occurrence of such neural invasion, and illustrates the utility of gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance scanning in patient management.
• (2) It was tested for recovery and separation from other selenium moieties present in urine using both in vivo-labeled rat urine and human urine spiked with unlabeled TMSe.
• (3) A report is presented of 6 surgically-treated cases of recurrent cervical carcinoma.
• (4) The newborn with critical AS typically presents with severe cardiac failure and the infant with moderate failure, whereas children may be asymptomatic.
• (5) The rash presented either as a pityriasis rosea-like picture which appeared about three to six months after the onset of treatment in patients taking low doses, or alternatively, as lichenoid plaques which appeared three to six months after commencement of medication in patients taking high doses.
• (6) The authors have presented in two previous articles the graphic solutions resembling Tscherning ellipses, for spherical as well as for aspherical ophthalmic lenses free of astigmatism or power error.
• (7) The neurologic or digestive signs were present in 12% of the children.
• (8) These studies led to the following conclusions: (a) all the prominent NHP which remain bound to DNA are also present in somewhat similar proportions in the saline-EDTA, Tris, and 0.35 M NaCl washes of nuclei; (b) a protein comigrating with actin is prominent in the first saline-EDTA wash of nuclei, but present as only a minor band in the subsequent washes and on washed chromatin; (c) the presence of nuclear matrix proteins in all the nuclear washes and cytosol indicates that these proteins are distributed throughout the cell; (d) a histone-binding protein (J2) analogous to the HMG1 protein of K. V. Shooter, G.H.
• (9) Weddellite calcification was associated with benign lesions in 16 cases, but incidental atypical lobular hyperplasia and lobular carcinoma in situ were present, each in one case.
• (10) In some cervical nodes, a few follicles, lymphocyte clusters, and a well-developed plasmocyte population were also present.
• (11) Single-case experimental designs are presented and discussed from several points of view: Historical antecedents, assessment of the dependent variable, internal and external validity and pre-experimental vs experimental single-case designs.
• (12) We have previously shown that serotonin is present in secretory granules of frog adrenochromaffin cells; concurrently, we have demonstrated that serotonin is a potent stimulator of corticosterone and aldosterone secretion by adrenocortical cells.
• (13) Among a family of 8 children, 4 presented typical clinical and biological abnormalities related to mannosidosis.
• (14) Multiple overlapping thin 3D slab acquisition is presented as a magnitude contrast (time of flight) technique which combines advantages from multiple thin slice 2D and direct 3D volume acquisitions to obtain high-resolution cross-sectional images of vessel detail.
• (15) The subcellular distribution of sialyltransferase and its product of action, sialic acid, was investigated in the undifferentiated cells of the rat intestinal crypts and compared with the pattern observed in the differentiated cells present in the surface epithelium.
• (16) The data on mapping the episomal plasmid integration sites in yeast chromosomes I, III, IV, V, VII, XV are presented.
• (17) In the present investigation we monitored the incorporation of [14C] from [U-14C]glucose into various rat brain glycolytic intermediates of conscious and pentobarbital-anesthetized animals.
• (18) The purpose of the present study was to report on remaining teeth and periodontal conditions in a population of 200 adolescent and adult Vietnamese refugees.
• (19) Among the groups investigated, the subjects with gastric tumors presented the greatest values.
• (20) We present these cases and review the previously reported cases.

Presentation

• (n.) The act of presenting, or the state of being presented; a setting forth; an offering; bestowal.
• (n.) exhibition; representation; display; appearance; semblance; show.
• (n.) That which is presented or given; a present; a gift, as, the picture was a presentation.
• (n.) The act of offering a clergyman to the bishop or ordinary for institution in a benefice; the right of presenting a clergyman.
• (n.) The particular position of the child during labor relatively to the passage though which it is to be brought forth; -- specifically designated by the part which first appears at the mouth of the uterus; as, a breech presentation.

Words possibly related to " present "

participating

participation

participate

Words possibly related to " presentation "

negotiation

reservation

presentment

introduction

representative

representation

preliminary

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What is the Difference between a Presentation and a Slide?

By: Author Shrot Katewa

People often use the terms “Presentation” and “Slide” interchangeably. But, do these terms mean one and the same thing? If not, what exactly is the difference between a Presentation and a Slide?

The main difference between a presentation and a slide is that a slide is just a single page of a presentation document whereas a presentation is an actual process of sharing and presenting the information present on the slides.

There are several other similar terms that are used when referring to presentations. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of these terms and clear the confusion around it!

Difference between a Presentation and a Slide?

Hopefully, you have already understood the main difference between a presentation and a slide. Let’s look at the two in further detail, and understand the nuances.

What is a Slide?

A slide, as we may have already understood, is a single page of a presentation.

In the above image, as you may notice, all the individual pages that we get within a presentation is referred to as “ Slides “. You may even notice the numbers on the top left corner of each slide in the normal view much like the page numbers on a word document.

These numbers indicate the slide number within a particular presentation file. Even though they indicate the slide number, these are not visible when giving the presentation in the slide show mode (we’ll talk about slide show a bit later in the article).

In order to create a presentation file, you’ll be required to work on each individual slides.

However, many people tend to make this one big mistake! That is, creating slides by writing content as though they would on a page of a word document. One needs to keep in mind that creating a slide is not just about putting a bunch of words together, rather sharing it in a visually appealing and engaging manner with the audience.

Creating a beautiful slide is an art in itself, and it takes skills and an eye for design to create an aesthetically pleasing slide.

What is a Presentation?

A presentation is a means of communication. It is the process of sharing the information present on the slides! A presentation can also take the form of a demonstration of a product, design, or ideas!

A presentation differs from a slide from the fact that the person giving a presentation ideally uses the slide as a base to build upon the points he/she wants to communicate with the audience.

It is quite common to use slides while giving a presentation in today’s modern world. That said, a presentation goes beyond even having any slides! What I mean is that a presentation can be given even without having any slides.

While a single slide can also be construed as a presentation in a scenario when while giving the presentation, the presenter uses just 1 slide. Although, this is an extremely rare occurrence!

It is important to note that some people are really good at creating an aesthetically pleasing slide, while others are great at presenting or sharing the information present on a slide!

Both of the aforementioned activities require a different set of skills. It is quite common to hire or outsource the activity of creating the slides in order to deliver a successful presentation.

Difference between Slide and Slideshow?

Now that we’ve understood the difference between a slide and a presentation, let’s compare another term that people often get confused with – slide vs. slideshow

While a slide is a single page of the presentation document, a slide show is when multiple slides are put together for the purpose of supplementing the presentation to be delivered.

In a nutshell, when a series of slides, usually comprising of images, are displayed using an electronic display device such as a projector screen, it is known as a slide show.

A slide show can also have some background music (an example would be a slide show given at a friend’s wedding). A slide show may either be controlled (for example when giving a presentation), or it may run in a loop (for example in a company booth at a business conference).

Difference between a Slide and Slide Deck?

Another term that you may hear a lot is a “Slide Deck”. It may also be used in combination with other words such as “Pitch Deck” or a “Presentation Deck”. So, let’s understand what it means.

A slide deck is basically a group of slides together used for giving a presentation.

While this may feel similar in meaning to a slide show, the only major difference is its history!

The term slide deck evolved from the olden days when physical slides were used to give a presentation.

Each slide would have a particular piece of information (just as it does today), and all these slides were physically stacked together in the particular desired order to form a deck; much like a deck of cards.

This was done to ensure that the order of the slides doesn’t get changed. This made the term “Slide Deck” synonymous with a presentation.

Today, with the advent of technology, one cannot imaging using physical slides to give a presentation! Just like the technology for presentations, the terminology also changed from Slide Deck to Slide Show. However, the core principle remains the same.

Difference between PowerPoint and Presentation?

Another pair of terms that people highly used interchangeably is PowerPoint and Presentation. So far, we’ve already understood the terms slide, slide show, slide deck and presentation. So, how does the term PowerPoint fit in this?

PowerPoint is a presentation design software owned and provided by Microsoft to its customers as part of its Office Suite. There are several versions of Microsoft PowerPoint. The software is usually updated with new features in its newest release version.

PowerPoint was first launched by a software company “Forethought Inc.”. The software was initially designed to work only on Macintosh computers only. However, in it’s first major acquisition, Microsoft bought PowerPoint and was first brought to the market in 1990 for Windows.

The software became so popular with the users that a presentation is often referred to as “PowerPoint” or “PPT” (which is the file extension of the PowerPoint files).

So, the key difference between PowerPoint and Presentation is that PowerPoint is basically a tool or software to create digital presentations. A presentation can be given with or without a PowerPoint file.

By the way, the screenshot that you saw earlier in the article that showcases the meaning of slides is from a PowerPoint file.

PowerPoint is not the only presentation design software available to the users. In fact, there are literally hundreds of tools to design a presentation. But, PowerPoint by far is the most commonly used and most successful presentation design software.

How many Slides should a Presentation have?

This is a question that haunts most people who need to give a presentation and create the deck. Is there a good number that you should restrict your slides in a presentation to?

While there is no fixed “one size fits all” approach when it comes to creating presentations and limiting the number of slides in a presentation, ensuring that your presentation doesn’t go beyond 20 slides on average !

In a research published in the Marketing Education Review on the topic of Optimizing Learning by Examining the Use of Presentation Slides , it was cited that blank stares were visible amongst audience members when listeners were overwhelmed with too many slides are text-heavy slides.

Thus, it is important to restrict our presentation to no more than 20 slides. Consider the time available at hand when giving a presentation. A 20-slide presentation can be delivered in about 30 minutes.

According to Guy Kawasaki, an angel investor who reviewed several hundreds of pitch presentations every day, is a strong evangelist of the 10 slide rule (now popularly known as the 10/20/30 rule of PowerPoint)

However, a 10-slide PowerPoint presentation may work well for an investor pitch, it may not suffice for most of the other purposes.

How to Create an Attractive PowerPoint Presentation?

Everyone wants their presentation to look attractive. After all, we all understand the importance of a good first impression !

But, when you don’t necessarily have the required skills, how then can you create an attractive presentation?

Fortunately, we wrote a detailed post on how anyone could make their presentation attractive even if they are a complete beginner! Be sure to check out the article!

7 EASY tips that ALWAYS make your PPT presentation attractive (even for beginners)

The tips shared in that article are absolute GOLD! I’m not sure why people are not giving these such simple tips to others.

If you are not comfortable using even the tips mentioned in the article, and you feel like you need some time to gain the skills, then I would recommend hiring a good design agency who will ensure that your presentation turns out to be an attractive one!

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What is the difference between present and presant?

Presant is simply the wrong spelling. Present is the right spelling.

Different uses of present

There are 3 ways to use present.

1) It refers to the present time (now) and is used as an adjective (it gives more meaning to a noun).

2) It is a gift for someone you like, in which case it's used as a noun.

3) It is used when some gives a presentation, like a lesson. In this case it would be a verb, or doing word.

1) "At present, Joe Biden is the president of the United States of America."

2) Tom could give his friend Harry a present: "Harry, I've bought you a Play Station 5, I hope you like your present.

3) A businessman would have to do a presentation to his boss, where he has to present (show) the latest sales statistics: "I will be presenting the latest sales statistics in our 3 o'clock meeting."

There is no such word as "presant", only "present" is correct.

Difference between present and presant

Present is a formal word for gift. A gift is an item you give someone for a special occation or a suprise🎁 💐. A gift can be something like chocolate, flowers, perfume. It can be anything meaningful.

Presant is a persons surname, for example Elizabeth Presant.

The words sound similar with a slight varioation on the vowel after the 's'.

Present has the same emphasis on the 'e' sound that 'cent' and 'tent' have.

Presant has the same emphasis on the 'a' sound that 'apple' and 'ant' has.

Present 🎁 Presant (a persons name)

The difference between present and presant is as follows:

This word could mean different things. For example, to buy someone a gift can also be called present, or to be in the present is to be here, right now.

This word does not exist in the English language and dictionary.

For example.

For example, to buy someone a gift can also be called present, or to be in the present is to be here, right now.

In conclusion

For example, to buy someone a gift can also be called present, or to be in the present is to be here, right now. So basically, present is the correct word to use in both forms and presant is a word that does not exist and cannot be used.

Present VS presant or present VS present?

Present VS present

First of all, the word 'presant' does not exist 😂.

Present is one of those words where is can be used both as a noun and an adjective.

As a noun, present = gift. In other words, the definition of present (noun) is: something that is given to you on a special occasion without you asking for it. As an adjective, present = being somewhere/existing/happening now. In other words, present (adjective) is: the period of time that is happening now; something that is currently existing; or at a particular place.

Sentence example

Present (noun) : He gave me a car as my birthday present.

Present (adjective) : Everyone was present during this seminar.

Present (adjective) : There is an emergency that I need to sort out at the present.

Both in the same sentence : She is overwhelmed with joy at the present because the present he had given her is exactly what she had wished for.

When used as a noun, present = gift.

When used as an adjective, present = existing/now/being somewhere.

The difference between present and presant

I will now explain these differences, present has several meanings while presant is not an english word.

Examples of use

I have a birthday present for you because you are my best friend

In this way we use present instead of the word gift

We are living in the present

it is another way to say at this moment

I am ready to present my paper to the class

it is another way to say show

there are several uses for the word present but they are used in different ways

The meaning of the word depends on the context it is used in

these words have many different uses .

The Difference between 'Present' and 'Presant'

While the word 'Present" has many homonyms, the word 'Presant' is not an actual word. If you see this online, in print, or otherwise, it may very well be a typo (mistake in typing).

The Word 'Present' (Adjective, pronounced as prez-int)

➠ To be in a particular place; to be in existence; to be in attendance

"The teacher needs to be present in the classroom before the students arrive."

➠ Existing or occurring now

"There are no more vacancies at the the present moment."

The Word 'Present' (Noun, pronounced as prez-int)

➠ Period of time occurring now

"They do not worry about the future because they choose to always live in the present."

➠ An item thoughtfully given as ceremony or affection (less formal way of saying 'gift')

"I gave my husband his birthday present last week, he loves it."

The Word 'Present' (Verb, pronounced as prez-int)

➠ To introduce something to someone

"I would like to present my travel idea to my family next week."

➠ ⎡𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡⎦(Pronounced as pr𝖾𝖾-zint and prez-int) To introduce something to someone else

“I would like to present Gal Gadot as actress of the year."

In Conclusion...

Some words in English have a couple of meanings. It may be hard to distinguish their meaning, however, context will always make the biggest difference.

You will often find strange words around the internet and not know what they mean. Luckily, you can find teachers to help!

Presant versus Present

Presant is a spelling mistake, it does not exist! Some people pronounce "present" in a way that may sound like "presant" you'll also often hear it sound like "prezint" (another spelling mistake). Present is an adjective that can mean:

in a place at a certain time

The present - refers to the current moment, or the grammatical tenses

- Teacher: Myra Briggs? - Student: Present! (existing here) - There were no witnesses present at the crime scene. (existing in a place at a certain time) - During many types of meditation, people attempt to focus on the present moment. (the current moment) - I haven't got any further questions for you at present. (now)

The word present is a common English word which can be used either as a noun or a verb. It has quite many meanings and uses.

to award someone (Mr Smith was presented a medal for his efforts)

to introduce sb (Today, we present the new CEO)

to show (They present a new design next week)

It also refers to tense and time

the present time (opp. of past

to exist in a place (she was present in the class)

a gift, sth given to another one as a gift (I have a present for you!)

Here we need the last definition, to compare it with the word presant.

present vs presant

How about the word "presant"?

This uncommon word is a portmanteau of two English words:

present +peasant ===> presant

Peasant means a worker, usually from low classes of society.

and we know that present means a gift

so Presant refers to a slave given to somebody as a gift.

His grand grandfather was transferred to New York as a presant to a wealthy family.

So this is the story behind this word.

Present and presant

The word “present” as an adjective means to physically be in a particular place.

“Both parents have to be present at the parent-teacher meeting.”

It can also be something that is happening at that moment “He did not think he would find himself in that present situation”

It can also be used as a noun

“My mother bought me a birthday present”

The word presant has no meaning in English.

However, the word “peasant” does exist which means a poor person with a low social status (used to refer to people who works on farms) It can also refer to a person who is rude, ignorant and unsophisticated.

The word present has different meanings in different sentences. And the word presant does not exist.

The difference between 'present' and 'presant'

'Presant' is a common spelling error, where the second 'e' is replaced with an 'a'.

The word 'present' has various meanings, and can be used as a noun, verb, adjective or adverb.

Noun 1 : Something given to somebody in the form of an object.

Eg. She was given a present for her birthday. Synonym: gift

Noun 2 : Something given in the form of information, such as a speech/play/drama/opera/musical piece/art.

Eg. It gives me great pleasure to present this superb work of art to you.

Verb : The introduction of a person who is giving the information.

Eg. I hereby present to you, the artist of this superb work, Pablo Picasso.

Adjective : Used to indicate what is happening, or the condition of something, at the moment. Synonym: current

Eg. The present state of the car is not very good.

Adverb : To describe the verb, at the moment.

Eg. She is presently living in Greece.

Pronounced:

/ˈprɛz(ə)nt/

The word "present" is the incorrect spelling.

There are a few meanings to the word present.

1.     As a NOUN

A present is something given for a birthday, or a thank you, or to show affection friendship or respect towards someone.

A similar word for a present is a gift.

Use the word "present" in a less formal setting, between friends and family.

For example:

I hope you like your birthday present

Use the word "gift" in a more formal setting, especially in a ceremony, maybe a wedding to an individual or group.

I hope you like the gift to the bride.

The word as a noun can also mean now in grammar tenses. That is why we also call it the present tense, referring to actions happening in the present.

2.     As an ADJECTIVE

When used as an adjective, it is referred to being in a particular place (like being nearby, at hand or attending something)

I hope that the dentist is present.

3.     As a VERB

When used as a verb we use it to present something. Whether a PowerPoint presentation or a speech, it is now used to show a discussion or presentation of some sort.

Example: I need to PRESENT this presentation by 2 pm.

The difference between present and presant can often be mistaken. Let's take a closer look at their meanings...

Present vs Presant

Firstly, " presant " is a word which does not exist in the English language. Presant = Wrong Spelling

noun (Something given) = something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you.

noun (NOW) = the period of time that is happening now, not the past or the future.

Present (tense) = the form of the verb that is used to show what happens or exists now.

At present (formal) = Now

adjective = in a particular place

adjective (NOW) = happening or existing now.

verb = to give, provide, or make something known. verb (Introduce) = to introduce a person, television/radio show

Present as a Noun:

A birthday/Christmas/wedding present

They gave me theatre tickets as a present.

That's all for the present.

The play is set in the present.

The verb in this sentence is in the present tense.

"Are you busy?" "Not at present."

At present she's working abroad.

Present as an Adjective:

The whole family was present.

There were no children present.

I don't have her present address.

Please state your present occupation and salary.

Present as a Verb:

The winners were presented with medals.

The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.

The school is presenting

The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this).

He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.

The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.

She presents the late-night news.

May I present Professor Carter?

Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher.

The difference between present and presant.

Main Difference

The main difference between the two words are the spelling and the existence of the word.

Firstly the word present has many different meanings: Most of which concern giving (a present is a gift) or time (the present is right now). The verb present might mean to deliver something like a speech, or perform something like a play. Present might also mean "to submit" or "hand over." something.- Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com Secondly the word presant does not exist as it is a misspelt word. This is a common mistake made when trying to spell present.

The conclusion of this is:

The word presant is misspelt and the correct spelling is present. the word present has many different meaning and may lead to people wanting to spell the word differently..

One is a word and the other isn't!

'presant' is not a word

'Present' has 3(+) meanings!

It is both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, it means a gift.

As an adjective, it can mean tense (presently/ happening now) OR to be in attendance or paying attention!

Present means present (adj.) tense (happening now/always true)

E.g I am presently drinking my coffee.

OR present (adj.) To be in attendance/ in a particular place/ paying attention

E.g. She is present in the class.

He is present and accounted for.

OR present (n.) Is a gift

E.g. I got you a present!

Present isn't a word

Present means both tense and a gift

What is the difference between present and present?

adjective: present

-in a particular place

noun: present ;

-the period of time now occurring

verb: present give or award formally or ceremonially

Sample sentences:

The girl must be present in the classroom to take the test.

We are happy and at peace, refusing to think beyond the present.

The man presented a proposal to the girl.

present arms

Grammar can be fascinating

The word present has multiple meanings, most of which concern giving or time such as the present is right now. The verb present might mean to deliver something like a speech, or perform something like a play

Pres a nt, spelled with the letter A, is not actually a word. It is a common mistake made when trying to write the word present.

The word present, always spelled p-r-e-s-e-n-t, has multiple definitions:

present (verb): to give a presentation

present (noun): now, in this current moment

present (noun): gift

Examples of present

VERB: I am very nervous because today I am going t o present my final project in class. I always get nervous when speaking in front of people.

NOUN: To become fluent in English, you need to be able to use verbs in many different tenses, including the past, present , and future.

NOUN: I can't wait for my mom to open the birthday present I got for her! I am sure she will be surprised.

The word present has multiple meanings, most of which concern giving (a present is a gift) or time (the present is right now). The verb present might mean to deliver something like a speech or perform something like a play.

Present time refers to the time around the moment of writing or speaking (time around now) and to general and permanent time. The two most common ways to refer to present time are the present simple for general facts and regular events, and the present continuous for an event happening now

There is no word like prasant!

Water turns to ice at below 0°. (present simple for a general fact)

Does it rain a lot in Wales? (present simple asking about a general fact)

I usually take the bus to work. (present simple for a regular event)

To present. Present

To present: means to give a presentation or to show/ give an introduction to something or someone.

Present means gift.

Presant is not a word!

Sometimes when you are speaking you may notice the pronunciation for present sounds like 'presant'. This does not mean that present is spelled with an a...

Let me present my best friend to you; Fred!

She gave me so many presents for Christmas.

My favorite present is chocolate.

I enjoy presenting my school projects to my mom!

The play that they presented last night had been absolutely spectacular! I love Pinocchio.

Presant is not a word

Do not use the word "presant"

We Got You This Article on 'Gift' vs. 'Present'

What to Know Both gift and present are synonymous when referring to something thoughtfully given, often in recognition of an achievement or holiday. However, gift can be used as an attributive noun, as in gift bag or gift box . Additionally, both gift and present function as verbs.

Consider this article a gift. Or perhaps a present. Whatever you want to call it, we've made it very easy to unwrap.

It's from all of us.

There is no difference between presenting a gift or gifting a present in acknowledgement of some special occasion, achievement, gesture, etc.—for example, a birthday, a holiday, a retirement, or an act of kindness, friendship, or love. The nouns gift and present are synonymous in their meanings referring to something that is thoughtfully given to someone without expectation of return. We will explain, and as an additional treat we will defend gift as a verb (but you will find that present elsewhere).

The Origins of 'Gift' and 'Present'

The delivery of the words gift and present to the English language was by two different linguistic routes—one Germanic, the other French. Gift was presented to English through Old Norse, the North Germanic language of the Scandinavian peoples prior to about 1350. In Old Norse, it meant "something given," "a talent," or "a special ability," and common meanings in English reflect that origin (and, yes, gift and give are tied but the ribbon that connects them is long).

'Gift' as a Verb

During the 16th century, the noun gift gained a verb form meaning "to endow" (e.g., "She's been gifted with a beautiful singing voice"). By association, the verb came to mean "to make or present a gift of"—for example, "The couple gifted a bottle of wine to their host" or "The collector gifted the museum with the paintings." The latter meaning of the verb gift was not received well by some language commentators. We present our comments on this subject here , but to summarize, packaged up tightly and delivered: gift as a verb has meaningful distinction from generic give —that is, when something is said to be gifted, it has implications of thoughtful consideration; something given, however, might be handed over without much care or thought, as in "He wanted to borrow the book, but instead I just gave it to him." There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the verb gift : it is received with lexicographical joy.

'Present' as a Verb

The noun present , meaning "something presented" or "a gift," appears in 13th-century English. It is derived from the Anglo-French verb presenter , meaning "to bring or place before or into the presence of," "to introduce." The verb is related to Latin praesentare and its related adjective praesens , which is the present participle of praeesse , meaning "to be before one." As with gift , the semantic development of present (which signifies something placed before one) in English is wrapped in its roots, and senses allude to location or time—or the now. Similarly, the noun gifted the verb present to English, which is used especially to indicate the introduction of a performer or performance, a talk, legal evidence, etc., as well as the presentation of a gift, wrapped or not wrapped.

To tie this up with a metaphorical bow: gift and present both refer to something that is voluntarily given or bestowed to another person. However, gift has the distinction of functioning as an attributive noun (a noun used adjectivally as a modifier of another noun). Examples are gift bag, gift basket, gift box, gift card, gift certificate, gift exchange, gift shop, and gift wrap. Additionally, the word is common in law and finance for signifying something (such as property) transferred by one person to another without compensation—or simply a money "gift." These uses have also undergone verbification . Examples are "He gifted his property to the town's nature preserve" or "The philanthropist gifted a donation to the foundation."

So, by definition, whether you consider the item that you freely give to a person a gift or a present , it is the same thing to the recipient: an item accepted and either wanted or unwanted. Hopefully, it is of the former kind.

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How to draw on google slides.

Add that personal touch to make unique presentations

Google Slides has features like a digital pen, speaker notes, and autoplay that help you create impressive presentations. It works flawlessly on any device, including Android phones, iPhones, laptops, Macs, PCs, and affordable Chromebooks . One feature that's often overlooked is the drawing option. If you like to sketch, add a unique twist to your slides. It's a fun way to create a visually pleasing presentation. This tutorial shows you how to draw on Google Slides and spruce up your presentations.

When should you use the drawing feature in Google Slides?

There are no rules for drawing on Google Slides if it's an informal presentation for friends or classmates. But exercise restraint if you're making a slideshow for the office or school. You can add annotations, diagrams, and handwritten notes for workplace presentations.

How to add a hanging indent in your Google Slides presentation

How to draw on google slides using the scribble tool.

Google Slides has several shapes and lines in the Insert menu, but that might not be enough for the image you want to create. You can use the Scribble tool to make freehand drawings.

The Scribble feature is unavailable on the mobile app. You can only access basic shapes and lines. Your only option is to create the presentation on the desktop version of Google Slides.

Here's how to draw on Google Slides with the Scribble option:

• Open Google Slides and log in to your account.
• Choose a new slide.
• Click Insert from the toolbar.
• Choose Line .
• You'll see a plus sign as your cursor.
• Hold the left mouse button until you finish drawing.

The drawing is selected after you let go of the left mouse button. The toolbar displays customization options, allowing you to modify the line color and weight. You can also change the start and end points.

Go to Format > Format options to change the size and position. You can also add drop shadows and reflections to your drawings. Google Slides doesn't offer a fill option. However, you can fill shapes with color.

How to insert Google Drawings in Slides

Google Drawings is a simple drawing tool for creating illustrations. It gives you a checkered drawing board to doodle on. You can import the final image to other apps like Google Slides after you finish drawing.

Here's how to make a drawing:

• Other options include Table , Chart , Diagram , and Word Art .
• After you complete your drawing, click File and choose Share .
• Copy the link.

Here's how to use the drawing in Google Slides:

• Open Google Slides .
• Click Insert .
• Paste the link and click Insert Image .

Google Drawing is only available on the web. It doesn't have Android or iOS app versions.

How to draw on Google Slides with the Annotate extension

You can use the Annotate Chrome extension to draw on Google Slides. Here's how to add and pin the extension:

• Open Google Chrome and visit the Chrome Web Store .
• Type Annotate in the search bar.
• Click Add extension .
• After installation is complete, pin the extension so that it's easily accessible.
• Click the puzzle piece button at the top of the screen.

Here's how to use the Annotate extension:

• Go to your Google Slides tab and click the Annotate extension in the upper-right corner.
• Press and hold the left mouse button until you finish drawing.
• The drawing remains on the original slide even if you go to a new one.
• Click Save .

What's the difference between Google Slides templates and themes?

Your annotations appear in your Annotate account under Web Annotations . Don't be alarmed when your drawing disappears if you navigate away from your slide and return. Click Load previous annotations to view your drawings. Although you can't see it in the left sidebar, the drawing appears when you present your slideshow.

Add some quirkiness to make your Google Slides presentations stand out

The tips in the guide should help you include your drawings in your Google Slides presentations and make them unique. Add more flair to your slideshows by adding sound effects, voiceovers, and other audio clips . If you're short on time yet want to impress your audience, try these beautiful Google Slides templates to create professional-looking slideshows in a jiffy.

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Sfa school of theatre and dance to present ‘real women have curves’.

Cast members in the SFA School of Theatre and Dance’s production of “Real Women Have Curves” include, from left, Valentina Haj, Houston junior, as Pancha; Jessenia Torres, Dallas sophomore, as Ana; Hannah Marfin, San Antonio senior, as Estela; Daisy Obregon, Port Neches sophomore, as Carmen; and Xitlali Chavez-Aponte, Houston freshman, as Rosali.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Anyone who likes warm-hearted dramadies about family and the struggles and joys of making a small business work will love the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre and Dance’s presentation of “Real Women Have Curves” by Josefina López. Celebrating the immigrant experience, body positivity and the wisdom and strength of Latinas, “Real Women Have Curves” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 18 through 20 and April 25 through 27 and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21 and April 27 and 28, in the Black Box Theatre in Griffith Fine Arts Building on the SFA campus. “Real Women Have Curves” is making SFA theatre history as the first Mainstage show to have an all Latina cast, and it’s the first Mainstage to be presented in the new intimate Black Box Theatre, putting the audience almost within reach of the performers, according to Dr. Slade Billew, professor of theatre at SFA and the play’s director. “Our season is built from proposals by faculty and students,” Billew said, “and I think we got close to 10 proposals from students for this show. So, it was clearly a show that has meaning especially to our Latinx students. Also, we wanted the first season in our new Griffith Fine Arts Building to be composed of shows that would be known to the broader Nacogdoches community, and this show has that.” The show follows a group of Latinas working in the garment district in Los Angeles in the 2010s. The point-of-view character Ana is the youngest and is rebelling against her mother and sister who have more traditional plans for her life. “She wants to become a writer, and she feels like she understands life and the world better than the more old-fashioned women who work in the factory,” explains Billew. “Over the course of the play, Ana both learns to respect them, but also teaches them to respect her.” With a small cast of only five actors who are on stage almost the whole time, “Real Women Have Curves” requires “a lot of work and attention for student actors,” Billew said. “The show is very emotionally intimate,” he said, “which can be challenging when the audience is so close.” The play challenges not only actors but also designers, who are learning to work in the smaller Black Box space not typically used for this larger yet intricate level of design. The characters have complex interpersonal dynamics, because as family, it should appear that most of them have known each other for some time. “Finding that kind of depth of relationship can be challenging,” Billew said. “The characters also spend significant time sewing, which is a skill some of the actors came into rehearsal with, but others did not. The show is also bilingual with characters switching fluidly between English and Spanish. “I hope the show gets audiences to think about their relationships with their families and the struggles of pursuing the American dream,” he added. General admission ticket prices are: adult, $15; senior (62+), $10; youth (high school and younger), $8; SFA faculty/staff, $8; non-SFA student, $8; and SFA student, $5. For ticketing information or to purchase tickets, visit the Fine Arts Box Office website or call (936) 468-6407. For information about the play, call (936) 468-4003 or visit the School of Theatre and Dance website . 

MTSU Star Party lecturer holds free presentation tonight, first Fridays

Middle Tennessee State University Physics and Astronomy lecturer Gregg McPherson will be featured in the next Star Party presentation that’s free and open to the public.

McPherson will present “Shoot the Moon (with a laser)” starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, in Room 102 of Wiser-Patten Science Hall.

The format is a 30- to 45-minute lecture followed by a telescope viewing, weather permitting, at the nearby MTSU Observatory. Free  parking  can be found behind Wiser-Patten and other nearby lots.

McPherson said next year will mark the 20 th  anniversary of the Apache Point Observatory Lunar Laser-Ranging Operation, or APOLLO, experiment.

“Some of the most iconic imagery in movies and sci-fi is of laser beams shooting into the sky,” he said. “I got to intern at Apache Point Observatory in high school and the first night I saw in real life a giant green laser shooting up into the sky to span the distance between the earth and moon I knew I wanted to pursue a career in science.”

Despite centuries of humanity using telescopes to collect and observe light from the moon, this curious experiment uses telescopes to focus and transmit pulsed laser light to the moon, then records the round-trip time of flight of pulses reflected back to Earth by retroreflectors left on the moon's surface from five crewed lunar landings, McPherson said.

“Though other Lunar Laser-Ranging experiments preceded it, the APOLLO experiment can measure the 239,000-mile average distance to the moon with a precision of less than the thickness of a paperclip,” he added. “Scientists use this information to better test and understand ideas in general relativity, the shape of lunar orbit and even the rate at which the Earth's rotation is changing.” 

Typically held on the first Friday of the month during the semester, the  Physics and Astronomy  Friday Star Parties  feature an assortment of interesting astronomy and physics topics from faculty members.

The remaining Friday Star Party for the spring semester:

• May 3 — Topic to be announced, presented by instructor Irina Perevalova.

For more information about  Physics and Astronomy , one of 11  College of Basic and Applied Sciences  departments, call 615-898-2130.