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To improve public speaking skills, you need to perfect articulation and diction. A speaker's cadence and modulation are crucial for keeping the audience engaged. Good speakers attract audiences with their charisma and eloquence. Adding a powerful anecdote to a speech creates more engagement.

A speech needs cohesion to ensure the message is delivered coherently. Concise speaking increases audience interest, while intonation and inflection make the meaning clearer.

A skilled speaker should maintain confident poise and bring their message to life with body gestures. Having projection and resonance in their voice makes it more impactful.

Most importantly, a speaker must maintain veracity in their words so that their persuasion ability becomes more effective and the audience can trust their message.

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#2244 🎤 ••••••	public speaking ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ noun ••••••	The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience. ••••••	Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles. ••••••	oratory, speech delivery, presentation ••••••	silence, reticence, inarticulateness ••••••
#2245 🗣️ ••••••	articulation ɑːrˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən noun ••••••	The ability to express ideas or sounds clearly and distinctly. ••••••	Good articulation makes a speaker more persuasive. ••••••	expression, enunciation, clarity ••••••	mumbling, incoherence, slurring ••••••
#2246 📝 ••••••	diction ˈdɪk.ʃən noun ••••••	The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing. ••••••	A strong diction enhances communication skills. ••••••	pronunciation, wording, expression ••••••	inaccuracy, ambiguity, mispronunciation ••••••
#2247 🎵 ••••••	cadence ˈkeɪ.dəns noun ••••••	The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone. ••••••	His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience. ••••••	rhythm, intonation, flow ••••••	monotony, flatness, disruption ••••••
#2248 🔊 ••••••	modulation ˌmɑː.dʒəˈleɪ.ʃən noun ••••••	The natural variation and control of voice tone and pitch. ••••••	Proper modulation keeps the audience engaged in a speech. ••••••	tone control, variation, inflection ••••••	monotony, uniformity, inflexibility ••••••
#2249 ✨ ••••••	charisma kəˈrɪz.mə noun ••••••	Natural charm and appeal that helps influence people. ••••••	A speaker with charisma can easily influence an audience. ••••••	charm, magnetism, appeal ••••••	uninspiring, repulsiveness, dullness ••••••
#2250 💬 ••••••	eloquence ˈɛl.ə.kwəns noun ••••••	The ability to speak fluently, persuasively, and expressively. ••••••	His eloquence made the speech inspiring. ••••••	fluency, persuasiveness, expressiveness ••••••	inarticulateness, hesitation, ineffectiveness ••••••
#2251 📖 ••••••	anecdote ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt noun ••••••	A short interesting story used in speeches or writing. ••••••	A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable. ••••••	short story, narrative, illustration ••••••	generalization, report, rambling ••••••
#2252 🤝 ••••••	engagement ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt noun ••••••	The act of attracting and maintaining audience attention and connection. ••••••	Good speakers maintain strong engagement with their audience. ••••••	interaction, participation, involvement ••••••	disinterest, detachment, boredom ••••••
#2253 🔗 ••••••	cohesion koʊˈhiː.ʒən noun ••••••	The connection and logical flow between different parts of a speech or text. ••••••	Effective cohesion ensures a speech is easy to follow. ••••••	unity, consistency, logical flow ••••••	disorganization, fragmentation, incoherence ••••••
#2254 📏 ••••••	concise kənˈsaɪs adjective ••••••	Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details. ••••••	A concise speech is more impactful than a long one. ••••••	brief, succinct, compact ••••••	lengthy, wordy, redundant ••••••
#2255 🎶 ••••••	intonation ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən noun ••••••	The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation. ••••••	Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech. ••••••	tone, modulation, pitch variation ••••••	monotone, flatness, inexpressiveness ••••••
#2256 📈 ••••••	inflection ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən noun ••••••	The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis. ••••••	His inflection kept the audience engaged. ••••••	modulation, emphasis, variation ••••••	monotony, flatness, uniformity ••••••
#2257 🧘 ••••••	poise pɔɪz noun ••••••	Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure. ••••••	A good speaker maintains poise under pressure. ••••••	composure, balance, confidence ••••••	nervousness, instability, clumsiness ••••••
#2258 🙌 ••••••	gestures ˈdʒes.tʃərz noun ••••••	Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking. ••••••	Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech. ••••••	body language, movement, expression ••••••	stillness, rigidity, inaction ••••••
#2259 📢 ••••••	projection prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən noun ••••••	The strength and range of voice when speaking. ••••••	Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly. ••••••	voice amplification, loudness, clarity ••••••	muffled speech, softness, inaudibility ••••••
#2260 🔊 ••••••	resonance ˈrɛz.ə.nəns noun ••••••	Deep, rich, and appealing voice that attracts audience attention. ••••••	A speaker with strong resonance captivates the audience. ••••••	depth, vibration, richness ••••••	weakness, dullness, flatness ••••••
#2261 ✅ ••••••	veracity vəˈræs.ɪ.ti noun ••••••	Truthfulness and reliability of information or statements. ••••••	A speaker's veracity builds trust with the audience. ••••••	truthfulness, accuracy, credibility ••••••	falsehood, deception, inaccuracy ••••••
#2262 🎯 ••••••	persuasion pərˈsweɪ.ʒən noun ••••••	The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion. ••••••	Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech. ••••••	influence, convincing, advocacy ••••••	disbelief, resistance, indifference ••••••

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