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  2. Introduction (writing) - Wikipedia

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    The introduction typically describes the scope of the document and gives a brief explanation or a summary of the document. It may also explain certain elements that are important to the document. The readers can thus have an idea about the following text before they actually start reading it.

  3. Public speaking - Wikipedia

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    Videos can provide simulated examples of behaviors to emulate. Professional public speakers often engage in ongoing training and education to refine their craft. This may include seeking guidance to improve their speaking skills, such as learning better storytelling techniques, learning how to use humor as a communication tool effectively, and ...

  4. Leaf boat - Wikipedia

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    In most cases, the process of the more complex boats involves: folding over the ends of the leaf; tearing the leaf on both sides alongside of the midrib; tucking the torn sections into each other to form the prow and stem; folding a sail and tucking the far end into the stem. Clip showing how to make a Scottish style leaf boat from an iris leaf ...

  5. Vallam kali - Wikipedia

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    Vallam kali includes races of many kinds of paddled longboats and 'snake boats'. Each team spends about ₹60 lakhs for the Nehru Trophy Boat Race. [1] The race of chundan vallam ('snake boat', about 30–35 meter (100–120 feet) long with 64 or 128 paddlers aboard [2]) is the major event and a major tourist attraction.

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  7. Bangka (boat) - Wikipedia

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    Since the introduction of the motor engine in the 1970s, the formerly widespread Philippine sailing traditions have mostly been lost. [28] Most modern bangka are motorized and are known as "pump boats" (or pambot) or lancha (lantsa). Smaller boats usually use gasoline or diesel engines, while larger boats can use recycled automobile engines. [29]

  8. Figure of speech - Wikipedia

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    A figure of speech or rhetorical figure is a word or phrase that intentionally deviates from straightforward language use or literal meaning to produce a rhetorical or intensified effect (emotionally, aesthetically, intellectually, etc.). [1] [2] In the distinction between literal and figurative language, figures of

  9. Boating - Wikipedia

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    Yachts are recreational boats Three different types of boats. Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or waterskiing.