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elocution

/ɛləˈkjuːʃən/

Meanings
noun
The art of public speaking with expert control of gesture and voice, etc.

Examples :

"The drama teacher emphasized good elocution, teaching the students how to project their voices and use gestures effectively during their performance. "
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Related Words

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emphasized verb

/ˈemfəsaɪzd/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪzd/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

Illustration effectively

effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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public noun

/ˈpʌblɪk/

The people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.

"Members of the public may not proceed beyond this point."

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gestures noun

/ˈdʒɛstʃərz/ /ˈdʒɛstʃʊrz/

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

"The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."

Illustration teaching

teaching noun

/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

"Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

Illustration control

control noun

/kənˈtɹəʊl/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/

Influence or authority over something.

"The government has complete control over the situation."

Illustration speaking

speaking adjective

/ˈspiːˌkiŋ/

Used in speaking.

"The speaking portion of the exam made me nervous. "

Illustration gesture

gesture noun

/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

"The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"