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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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spare brain time

Language; Public speaking

The difference between the rate at which most people talk (120 to 150 words a minute) and the rate at which the brain can process language (400 to 800 words a minute).

transformation

Language; Public speaking

The dynamic, positive effect of successful, ethical communication on the identities of the speaker and listener and on public knowledge.

preliminary tuning effect

Language; Public speaking

The effect of previous speeches or other situational factors in predisposing an audience to respond positively or negatively to a speech.

connotative meaning

Language; Public speaking

The emotional, subjective, personal meaning that certain words can evoke in listeners.

public address system (PA)

Language; Public speaking

The equipment used to amplify sound for the audience.

formal outline

Language; Public speaking

The final outline in a process leading from the first rough ideas for a speech to the finished product.

need

Language; Public speaking

The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy?

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