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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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Bill of Rights
Language; Public speaking
The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
enactment
Language; Public speaking
The fourth stage of the persuasive process in which listeners take appropriate action as the result of their agreement.
pun
Language; Public speaking
The humorous use of words that sound alike or nearly alike but are different in meaning as in Isn't this a punny book?
principle of proximity
Language; Public speaking
The idea that things occurring together in time or space should be presented in the order in which they normally happen.
dynamism
Language; Public speaking
The impact made on listeners when they perceive a speaker as confident, decisive, and enthusiastic.
optimum pitch
Language; Public speaking
The level at which people can produce their strongest voice with minimal effort and that allows variation up and down the musical scale.
