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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

Marking

Language; Public speaking

Adding a gender reference when none is needed-e.g., "a woman doctor. "

Deliberation

Language; Public speaking

Allowing all sides to express their opinions before a decision is made.

Timing

Language; Public speaking

Adjusting one's speaking and pausing for dramatic or comical effect.

Balance

Language; Public speaking

Achieving a balance among the major parts of a presentation.

Nonverbal communication

Language; Public speaking

Communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words.

Analogous colour scheme

Language; Public speaking

Colours adjacent on the colour wheel; used in a presentation aid to suggest both differences and close relationships among the components represented.

Complementary colour scheme

Language; Public speaking

Colours opposite one another on the colour wheel; used in a presentation aid to suggest tension and opposition among various elements.

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