el·o·cu·tion
[el-uh-KYOO-shuhn]
noun
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1. The art of public speaking in which gesture, vocal production, and delivery are emphasized.
2. A style or manner of speaking, especially in public.
[Middle English elocucioun, from Latin ēlocūtiō, ēlocūtiōn-, from ēlocūtus, past participle of ēloquī, to speak out : ē-, ex-, ex- + loquī, to speak.]
el·o·quence
noun
1. the practice or art of using language with fluency and aptness.
2. eloquent language or discourse: a flow of eloquence.
el·o·quent
adjective
1. having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech: an eloquent orator.
2. characterized by forceful and appropriate expression: an eloquent speech.
3. movingly expressive: looks eloquent of disgust.
Sources: Answers.com, Dictionary.com
Did you know? There are relatively few elocution teachers in the U.S. and Cheryl Moore Brinkley is a renowned expert in this essential aspect of performance.
