multimedia presentation
A speech that uses computer software to combine several kinds of visual and/or audio aids in the same talk.
multisided presentation
A speech in which the speaker’s position is compared favorably to other positions.
myth of the mean
The deceptive use of statistical averages in speeches.
mythos
A form of proof that connects a subject to the culture and tradition of a group through the use of narratives.
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name-calling
The use of language to defame, demean, or degrade individuals or groups.
narrative
A story used to illustrate some important truth about a speaker’s topic.
need
The first basic issue in analyzing a question of policy: Is there a serious problem or need that requires a change from current policy?
non sequitur fallacy
A deductive error occurring when conclusions are drawn improperly from the premises that precede them.
nonverbal communication
Communication based on a person's use of voice and body, rather than on the use of words.
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object
Anything that is visible, tangible, and stable in form.
onomatopoeia
The use of words that sound like the subjects they signify.
open-ended questions
Questions that allow respondents to answer however they want.
optimum pitch
The level at which people can produce their strongest voice with minimal effort and that allows variation up and down the musical scale.
oral report
A speech presenting the findings, conclusions, decisions, etc., of a small group.
order
A consistent pattern used to develop a speech.
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panel discussion
A structured conversation on a given topic among several people in front of an audience.
parallel construction
Wording an outline’s main points in the same way in order to emphasize their importance and to help the audience remember them.
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