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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

creating common ground

Language; Public speaking

A technique in which a speaker connects himself or herself with the values, attitudes, or experiences of the audience.

contrast effect

Language; Public speaking

A tendency by listeners to distort the positions of a speaker with whom they disagree and to interpret those positions as even more distant from their own opinions than they actually are.

working outline

Language; Public speaking

A tentative plan showing the pattern of a speech’s major parts, their relative importance, and the way they fit together.

definition

Language; Public speaking

A translation of an unfamiliar word into understandable terms.

easel

Language; Public speaking

A tripod or frame used to support flipchart pads or other visuals.

cliché

Language; Public speaking

A worn-out saying such as "It's better to be safe than sorry" (that's a sorry cliché).

serif font

Language; Public speaking

A typeface with rounded edges on the letters.

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