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Public speaking

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

Contributors in Public speaking

Public speaking

ad hominem fallacy

Language; Public speaking

An attempt to discredit a position by attacking the people who favor it.

role play

Language; Public speaking

An audience involvement exercise where the audience members and/or the presenter interact while assuming the attitudes and actions of others.

boomerang effect

Language; Public speaking

An audience’s hostile reaction to a speech advocating too much or too radical change.

demo tape

Language; Public speaking

An audio or video tape used to promote speakers, bands, magicians, etc.

public seminar

Language; Public speaking

An educational event which is open to the public.

seminar

Language; Public speaking

An educational session lasting from 30 minutes to several days.

extender line

Language; Public speaking

Line added to the end of a humorous comment that evokes additional laughter.

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