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Public Categories:
Demonstration extemporaneous speaking 4-minute moments in History oratory public address special occasion radio speaking
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composed, well expressed speech of exhortation on a significant topic.
The oration must be unequivocally persuasive in its purpose. It may
fulfill its persuasive challenge in on of three ways: 1) by alerting the
audience to the existence of a problem; 2) by affirming the existence of a
problem and offering a solution; 3) by urging the adoption of a policy.
The good oration is characterized by clear, vivid, and forceful language and
apporiate stylistic devices such as a metaphor, comparison/contrast, irony,
etc. Finally, thoughtfulness as reflected in the choice of an approach
to the topic and the quality of supporting materials is a necessary part of
the good oration. Rules: Need some tips?
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