Public speaking

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Public speaking 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 person to a group of listeners.

History[edit | edit source]

Public speaking has been developed in Rome, Greece, and areas of the Persian Empire, and was a central component of the ancient Greek education system. In classical Greece, rhetoric was the main component of discourse, both in the court and in public assembly.

Types[edit | edit source]

There are several types of public speaking, including oratory, discussion, debate, and dialogue.

Skills[edit | edit source]

Public speaking can be a powerful tool to use for purposes such as motivation, influence, persuasion, informing, translation, or simply entertaining. A confident speaker is more likely to use this as a tool for leadership.

Fear of public speaking[edit | edit source]

The fear of public speaking is a common fear, and is believed to be a form of social anxiety. It may be caused by the individual's personal fears, such as fear of embarrassment or rejection.

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