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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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cultural sensitivity
Language; Public speaking
The respectful, appreciative awareness of the diversity within an audience.
constructive listening
Language; Public speaking
The role of the listener in the creation of meaning. Involves discovering the speaker’s intention, tracing out the implications and consequences of the message, and applying the ...
plan
Language; Public speaking
The second basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: If there is a problem with current policy, does the speaker have a plan to solve the problem?
communication environment
Language; Public speaking
The setting in which communication occurs, including both physical and psychological factors.
parallelism
Language; Public speaking
The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, phrases, or sentences.
competence
Language; Public speaking
The speaker’s appearance of being informed, intelligent, and well prepared.
specific purpose
Language; Public speaking
The speaker’s particular goal or the response that the speaker wishes to evoke.
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