Public speaking

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

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

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

Skills

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

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.

See also

• Rhetoric
• Oratory
• Debate
• Dialogue
• Social anxiety

References

Public speaking Resources
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