Keynote: The main speech at a meeting delivered to all attendees in a general session. Originally the main point of a speech.
Lavaliere: A corded or cordless microphone worn around the neck or attached to a piece of clothing. See Hands free microphone.
Lectern: A stand with a sloping top from which a speaker delivers his or her program. Sometimes incorrectly called a podium.
Localization and personalization: The process of changing details of a story or joke to suit the intended audience
Malaprop: An absurd misuse of words. See Goldwynism.
Master of ceremonies: A person who acts as host of an event, making the welcoming speech and introducing other speakers or entertainers. Also Toastmaster,
Roastmaster, Emcee, MC.
MC: n. Abbreviation for Master of ceremonies. v. Acting as Master of ceremonies as in Joe will MC the event.
Meeting planner: The person in charge of planning the logistical parameters of a meeting like room setup, hotel arrangements, meals, travel, and sometimes hiring of speakers. Also Coordinator, Organizer or Planner.
Metaphor: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinarily designates one thing is used to designate another, thus making a comparison, as in She is an angel on the platform.
Mic: Abbreviation for microphone pronounced mike.
Moderator: Person who presides over a meeting, panel, or debate.
Multimedia: The use of several media, such as movies, slides, music, and lighting in combination normally for the purpose of education or entertainment.
Off-color humor: See Blue Humor.
Off the cuff: In an extemporaneous or informal manner. Old time speakers would make notes on their shirt cuffs instead of preparing for a talk.
One-liner: A general term for a very short piece of humor.
Overhead projector: Device used to project images from transparent film onto a screen or the wall.
Oxymoron: Two concepts {usually two words} that do not go together, but are used together.
Examples are: "is located", "old
news", "extensive briefing", "direct circumvention", and
"random order".
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