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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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Oral report
Language; Public speaking
A speech presenting the findings, conclusions, decisions, etc. , of a small group.
Dialect
Language; Public speaking
A speech pattern associated with an area of the country or with a cultural or ethnic background.
Manuscript speech
Language; Public speaking
A speech that is written out word for word and read to the audience.
Comic relief
Language; Public speaking
An amusing element introduced into a serious speech or play to temporarily relieve tension.
Response to introduction
Language; Public speaking
After the introduction, comments directed to the introducer or the audience about the introduction or introducer.
Sexism
Language; Public speaking
Allowing gender stereotypes to control interactions with members of the opposite sex.
Tailoring
Language; Public speaking
Adjusting material to better suit a particular audience. Not quite customizing.
