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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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stage right
Language; Public speaking
As the performer faces the audience, the side of the stage to his/her right.
begging the question
Language; Public speaking
Assuming that an argument has been proved without actually presenting the evidence.
whisper
Language; Public speaking
Attention-gaining device where presenter speaks with extremely low volume to one audience member.
demographic audience analysis
Language; Public speaking
Audience analysis that focuses on demographic factors such as age, gender, religious orientation, group membership, and racial, ethnic, or cultural background.
situational audience analysis
Language; Public speaking
Audience analysis that focuses on situational factors, such as the size of the audience, the physical setting for the speech, and the disposition of the audience toward the topic, ...
heckler
Language; Public speaking
Audience member who purposely annoys or bothers the presenter usually by means of verbal abuse (sometimes throws things).
theory of relevance
Language; Public speaking
Belief that the only humor used in a business presentation should be related to the subject of the presentation, the speaker, the audience, or the location.
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