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Public speaking

Public speech to a group of audience in a structured, deliberate manner to inform, influence, or entertain.

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Public speaking

extemporaneous

Language; Public speaking

An impromptu or spontaneous presentation.

symbolic racism

Language; Public speaking

An indirect form of racism that employs code words and subtle, unspoken contrast to suggest that one race is superior to another.

plug

Language; Public speaking

An informal advertisement made during a presentation used to promote a product or service.

speech of demonstration

Language; Public speaking

An informative speech aimed at showing the audience how to do something or how something works.

comparison and contrast

Language; Public speaking

An informative speech design that points out similarities and differences between subjects or ideas.

speech of description

Language; Public speaking

An informative speech that creates word pictures to help the audience understand a subject.

proof

Language; Public speaking

An interpretation of evidence that provides a good reason for listeners to agree with the speaker.

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