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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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appreciative listening

Language; Public speaking

Listening for pleasure or enjoyment.

filtering

Language; Public speaking

Listening to only part of a message, the part the listener wants to hear.

emphatic listening

Language; Public speaking

Listening to provide emotional support for a speaker.

comprehensive listening

Language; Public speaking

Listening to understand the message of a speaker.

public domain

Language; Public speaking

Material that anyone can use without the need to give credit.

gag order

Language; Public speaking

Meeting planner tells you to shut up (I couldn't resist throwing this one in).

enduring metaphors

Language; Public speaking

Metaphors of unusual power and popularity that are based on experience that lasts across time and that crosses many cultural boundaries.