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Public speaking

Public speech to a group of audience in a structured, deliberate manner to inform, influence, or entertain.

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Public speaking

stereotyping

Language; Public speaking

Creating an oversimplified image of a particular group of people, usually by assuming that all members of the group are alike.

attribution

Language; Public speaking

Crediting the source of material used in a presentation.

skills training

Language; Public speaking

Developing abilities and attitudes that help speakers control and transform communication apprehension into a positive factor.

overhead projector

Language; Public speaking

Device used to project images from transparent film onto a screen or the wall.

eye contact

Language; Public speaking

Direct visual contact with the eyes of another person.

delivery cues

Language; Public speaking

Directions in a speaking outline to help a speaker remember how she or he wants to deliver key parts of the speech.

clutter

Language; Public speaking

Discourse that takes many more words than are necessary to express an idea.

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