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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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deliberation

Language; Public speaking

Allowing all sides to express their opinions before a decision is made.

sexism

Language; Public speaking

Allowing gender stereotypes to control interactions with members of the opposite sex.

view-graph

Language; Public speaking

Alternate name for overhead transparency.

malaprop

Language; Public speaking

An absurd misuse of words. See Goldwynism.

comic relief

Language; Public speaking

An amusing element introduced into a serious speech or play to temporarily relieve tension.

comedian

Language; Public speaking

An amusing person whose primary purpose is to entertain. Also Comic.

invalid analogy

Language; Public speaking

An analogy in which the two cases being compared are not essentially alike.