Orotund refers to a style of speech that is rounded, full, and imposing. It describes a voice or tone that…
Oxymoron—a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction. It's used to create a dramatic effect or to…
Impromptu, which refers to anything done without being planned or rehearsed. In the context of public speaking, it means giving…
Pacing is the speed at which a story unfolds or information is delivered. It plays a crucial role in maintaining…
Irony—a figure of speech where the intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning. Here’s a soundbite from the…
Narrative Hook—an opening to a story that grabs the audience's attention so that they want to keep reading or listening.…
A non sequitur is a statement that does not logically follow from the previous statement, often resulting in an absurd…
Oratory is the art of speaking. And Oratorical relates to the art or practice of public speaking. An oratorical speech…
A motif is a recurring theme, subject, or idea that appears throughout a literary work, which helps to develop the…
Homiletics—the art of preaching or writing sermons. It involves the construction of a message and the effective delivery of that…
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