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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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co-active approach
Language; Public speaking
A way of approaching reluctant audiences in which the speaker attempts to establish goodwill, emphasizes shared values, and sets modest goals for persuasion.
acronym
Language; Public speaking
A word composed of the initial letters or parts of a series of words.
connective
Language; Public speaking
A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them.
transition(s)
Language; Public speaking
A word, phrase or other connecting element that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.
reference work
Language; Public speaking
A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers.
emcee
Language; Public speaking
Abbrev. MC, An informal term for Master of Ceremonies. Also Toastmaster, Roastmaster.
black humor
Language; Public speaking
According to Webster's Dictionary, "Humor that ignores human suffering and looks for the absurdity in any experience, even the most tragic. " Used as a stress reliever in many ...
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