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Exordium

/ɛɡˈzɔː.di.əm/noun
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An exordium is the introductory section of a speech, essay, or discourse, designed to grab attention and establish context for what follows. In today's world, it's like the hook in a podcast episode or the teaser in a TED Talk, evolving from formal rhetoric to a essential tool for engaging audiences in digital media.

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