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C. Animation
In PowerPoint, Animation is the feature specifically used to apply motion effects to individual objects on a slide. These objects can include text boxes, images, shapes, charts, or other elements. Animations control how an object appears, disappears, or moves during a slide show, adding visual interest, emphasizing specific points, or guiding the audience's attention. Examples of animations include "Fly In," "Fade," or "Spin."
- Slide Transition refers to the visual effect that occurs when moving from one entire slide to the next, affecting the whole slide, not individual objects within it.
- Slide Design (or Themes) refers to the overall aesthetic of the slides, including color schemes, fonts, and background styles, but not motion effects for objects.
- Animation Scheme was a predefined set of animations for a slide's title and bullet points in older PowerPoint versions; while related, "Animation" is the broader and current term for applying motion effects to any object.