Public speaking

Public speaking

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

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co-active approach

Language; Public speaking

A way of approaching reluctant audiences in which the speaker attempts to establish goodwill, emphasizes shared values, and sets modest goals for persuasion.

acronym

Language; Public speaking

A word composed of the initial letters or parts of a series of words.

connective

Language; Public speaking

A word or phrase that connects the ideas of a speech and indicates the relationship between them.

transition(s)

Language; Public speaking

A word, phrase or other connecting element that indicates when a speaker has finished one thought and is moving on to another.

reference work

Language; Public speaking

A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers.

emcee

Language; Public speaking

Abbrev. MC, An informal term for Master of Ceremonies. Also Toastmaster, Roastmaster.

black humor

Language; Public speaking

According to Webster's Dictionary, "Humor that ignores human suffering and looks for the absurdity in any experience, even the most tragic. " Used as a stress reliever in many high pressure ...