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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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alliteration
Language; Public speaking
1) Repetition of the initial consonant sound of close or adjoining words. 2) The repetition of the same first sound or the same first letter in a group of words or line of poetry as in from stem to ...
flop sweat
Language; Public speaking
1. Fear of performing 2. Perspiration while fearful of performing or while bombing.
goldwynism
Language; Public speaking
1940's term for comical misuse of language. Named after movie mogul Sam Goldwyn.
greenroom
Language; Public speaking
A backstage room where speakers and performers can relax when they are not on stage. Also applies to television studios.
