Valedictory Speech

Term explanation  •  Category Speeches

Definition and meaning

A valedictory speech is given in order to say goodbye, usually at graduation. It should inspire listeners and functions as a send-off into "real life".

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Virtual Audience

A virtual audience consist of people who join an event / a meeting / a presentation via an electronic device (computer or smartphone) over the Internet. Each member may be located in a different place while an event takes place. Virtual audiences are becoming increasingly important as the amount of events held online is rising.

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Audience Response System (ARS)

Audience Response Systems (ARS) are technical solutions that are used in presentations in order to increase the interaction between the presenter and the audience. There are various forms of ARS that offer different features.

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Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal communication means that the communication is based on someone's voice and body instead on the use of words.

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Vocal distractions

In vocal distractions filler words like um, er, and you know are used during a pause.

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