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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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creating common ground
Language; Public speaking
A technique in which a speaker connects himself or herself with the values, attitudes, or experiences of the audience.
contrast effect
Language; Public speaking
A tendency by listeners to distort the positions of a speaker with whom they disagree and to interpret those positions as even more distant from their own opinions than they ...
working outline
Language; Public speaking
A tentative plan showing the pattern of a speech’s major parts, their relative importance, and the way they fit together.
cliché
Language; Public speaking
A worn-out saying such as "It's better to be safe than sorry" (that's a sorry cliché).
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