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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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fair use
Language; Public speaking
A provision of copyright law that permits students and teachers to use portions of copyrighted materials for educational purposes.
nonverbal communication
Language; Public speaking
Communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words.
disinformation
Language; Public speaking
Communication that offers what appears to be information, but that actually deceives listeners and impedes their understanding.
maintenance needs
Language; Public speaking
Communicative actions necessary to maintain interpersonal relations in a small group.
claims
Language; Public speaking
Conclusions that go beyond factual statements to make judgments about their subjects.
positive nervousness
Language; Public speaking
Controlled nervousness that helps energize a speaker for her or his presentation.
analogical persuasion
Language; Public speaking
Creating a strategic perspective on a subject by relating it to something about which the audience has strong positive or negative feelings.
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