
Ventriloquist
Entertainment Context
Used primarily in entertainment, like comedy and magic shows where speech appears to come from elsewhere.
The ventriloquist kept the audience laughing with his clever act.
Dummy Association
Often involves a 'dummy' or puppet that looks like a small person or animal, to which the voice is attributed.
She practiced with her ventriloquist dummy every day.
Skill Misconception
Some might think it's just 'throwing' your voice, but it's a complex skill involving speech and puppetry.
Becoming a talented ventriloquist takes years of practice.
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