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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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alliteration

Language; Public speaking

1) Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words. 2) The repetition of the same first sound or the same first letter in a group of words or line of poetry ...

flop sweat

Language; Public speaking

1. Fear of performing 2. Perspiration while fearful of performing or while bombing.

goldwynism

Language; Public speaking

1940's term for comical misuse of language. Named after movie mogul Sam Goldwyn.

slide

Language; Public speaking

A single frame in a PowerPoint presentation.

greenroom

Language; Public speaking

A backstage room where speakers and performers can relax when they are not on stage. Also applies to television studios.

concept

Language; Public speaking

A belief, theory, idea, notion, principle, or the like.

atlas

Language; Public speaking

A book of maps.