Speaking Vocabulary

Harangue

A harangue is a lengthy and aggressive speech, typically used to express a strong opinion and persuade or rally an…

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Climax

Climax. Yeah, we all know what that is … but in the context of storytelling and public speaking, a climax…

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Colloquialism

Colloquialisms are informal words or phrases that people use in everyday speech but which might not be suitable for formal…

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Diction

Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that a writer or speaker uses. The diction in…

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Euphemism

A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt…

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Cacophony

Cacophony refers to a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds, used to describe a situation where a lot of noise makes…

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Anaphora

Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. It's a powerful tool used…

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Alliteration

Alliteration. Alliteration artfully arranges adjacent and alike initial sounds in closely clustered words. It’s a superb stylistic strategy that stitches…

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Dysphemism

Dysphemism is the use of a harsh or more offensive word instead of a more polite or agreeable one. It's…

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Monomyth

The monomyth, or the hero's journey, is a common narrative archetype that involves a hero who goes on an adventure,…

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