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Stems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dialogue | the words spoken by characters in a book, movie, or play, or a section of a work that contains spoken words |
| elocution | the art of speaking clearly and well, with correct enunciation |
| eloquent | said or saying something in a forceful, expressive, and persuasive way |
| eulogy | a speech or piece of writing that praises somebody or something very highly, especially a tribute to somebody who has recently died |
| loquacious | tending to talk a great deal |
| monologue | a long passage in a play or motion picture spoken by one actor |
| obloquy | critical dialogue; state of being spoken ill of; bad reputation |
| ventriloquist | person who can speak or utter sounds so that they seem to come from somewhere else, esp. an entertainer who makes their voice appear to come from a dummy, person, or animal |