Public speaking

Public Speaking

Public speaking (pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪk ˈspiːkɪŋ/), also known as oratory or oration, is the process or act of performing a speech to a live audience. This type of speech is deliberately structured with three general purposes: to inform, persuade, and entertain. Public speaking is commonly understood as formal, face-to-face, speaking of a single speaker to a group of listeners.

Etymology

The term "public speaking" originates from the Latin word "publicus" meaning "of the people" and "speak" from the Old English word "sprecan".

Related Terms

• Rhetoric: The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
• Elocution: The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
• Debate: A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
• Oratory: The art or practice of formal speaking in public.
• Presentation: A speech or talk in which a new product, idea, or piece of work is shown and explained to an audience.

See Also

• Communication
• Speech
• Public Relations
• Mass Communication

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