Essential Vocabulary

Outline (noun) – a summary of a written work or speech, usually done in headings and subheadings

Persuasive (adj.) – having the power to persuade

Reference (noun) – note in a publication referring the reader to another passage or source

Rehearse (verb) – to practice in preparation for public performance

Shortcoming (noun) – a flaw, deficiency, defect

Stage fright (noun) – acute nervousness associated with performing or speaking before an audience

Transition (noun) – a word, phrase, sentence connecting one part of discourse to another