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Language
Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.
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spatial design
Language; Public speaking
A pattern for an informative speech that orders the main points as they occur in physical space.
sequential design
Language; Public speaking
A pattern for an informative speech that presents the steps involved in the process being demonstrated.
comparative design
Language; Public speaking
A pattern for an informative speech that relates an unfamiliar subject to something the audience already knows or understands.
causation design
Language; Public speaking
A pattern for an informative speech that shows how one condition generates, or is generated by, another.
vocalized pause
Language; Public speaking
A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh,' 'er,' and 'um. '
plant
Language; Public speaking
A person pretending to be a normal audience member, who, in fact, is there to assist the speaker in some way. Also Shill.
master of ceremonies (MC)
Language; Public speaking
A person who acts as host of an event, making the welcoming speech and introducing other speakers or entertainers. Also Toastmaster, Roastmaster, Emcee, MC.
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