Sales Pitch Vocabulary

noun a public display of group feelings or a process or show designed to explain how something works

• The scientist conducted a demonstration to showcase the new technology.
• We watched a cool demonstration of the latest gadgets at the tech expo.
• The magician's demonstration of card tricks was mind-blowing!
• The peaceful protest was a powerful demonstration of unity and strength.

verb to talk more or better than someone else in a conversation or discussion

• He was able to outtalk his opponent during the debate with logical arguments.
• She always manages to outtalk everyone in the group discussions.
• I bet I can outtalk you in a rap battle!
• His charisma and charm allowed him to effortlessly outtalk anyone he encountered.

noun a repeated light tapping sound

verb to make a rapid succession of light tapping sounds

• The patter of rain on the roof was a soothing sound as I worked in my study.
• I love the patter of my dog's paws as he runs around the house.
• The patter of gossip in the office was getting out of control.
• The patter of applause filled the room as the speaker finished their inspiring speech.

adjective not able to persuade or convince; lacking in credibility or persuasiveness

• The evidence presented by the defense was unconvincing to the jury.
• I found his excuse for being late very unconvincing.
• Her story about why she couldn't come to the party was totally unconvincing.
• The actor's performance in the play was unconvincing, lacking the emotion needed to truly captivate the audience.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• During the meeting, it is important to make an ask for additional resources to complete the project on time.
• If you need help with your homework, just make an ask and I'll see what I can do.
• I'm going to make an ask for some cash to buy concert tickets.
• In order to succeed in negotiations, you have to be willing to make an ask for what you truly want.

noun a rhetorical appeal made in order to persuade, rather than to prove

adjective relating to or designed to appeal to popular or base emotions or prejudices

• The speaker's use of ad captandum tactics was evident in his persuasive speech.
• She used ad captandum techniques to win over the audience during her presentation.
• The ad captandum tricks he pulled during the debate really worked in his favor.
• Her ad captandum approach to the situation was like playing a strategic game of chess.