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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

spatial design

Language; Public speaking

A pattern for an informative speech that orders the main points as they occur in physical space.

sequential design

Language; Public speaking

A pattern for an informative speech that presents the steps involved in the process being demonstrated.

comparative design

Language; Public speaking

A pattern for an informative speech that relates an unfamiliar subject to something the audience already knows or understands.

causation design

Language; Public speaking

A pattern for an informative speech that shows how one condition generates, or is generated by, another.

vocalized pause

Language; Public speaking

A pause that occurs when a speaker fills the silence between words with vocalizations such as 'uh,' 'er,' and 'um. '

plant

Language; Public speaking

A person pretending to be a normal audience member, who, in fact, is there to assist the speaker in some way. Also Shill.

master of ceremonies (MC)

Language; Public speaking

A person who acts as host of an event, making the welcoming speech and introducing other speakers or entertainers. Also Toastmaster, Roastmaster, Emcee, MC.

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