what is declamation

1. Declamation
A presentation for ELT 6009 - Phonology of English and the Art of
Speaking
Dr. Carmel Vip C. Derasin
Professor

2. What is
Declamation?
Declamation is an artistic form of public
speaking. It is a dramatic oration designed to
express through articulation, emphasis and
gesture the full sense of the text being
conveyed. (Wikipedia)
a recitation of a speech or poem in a way that
demonstrates one's elocution (webster e-lib)
A declamation speech is the term used to
describe the re-giving of an important or
famous speech. (Susan Dugdale)

3. Declamation
Speech
Origins
method of teaching was used in ancient
Greece
The great 4th century Greek orator
Demosthenes
Declamation had its origin in the form of
preliminary exercises for Greek students
of rhetoric
declamation's influence was widespread
in Roman elite culture

4. Purpose of
Declamation
The speaker's task is to re-
interpret the original,
reproducing its power afresh.
to have the student directly
experience the power of
masterfully crafted language
Enhance Public speaking
skills

5. Things Needed in Choosing a
Declamation Speech
STYLE OF
LANGUAGE
STRUCTURE THEME IMPACT

6. Genres of
Declamation
The Classic
The Eulogy
The Sermon
The Commencement Speech
The Motivational Speech, Political
Speech, and Others

7. Dos in Declamation
1. Do stand still, but not
rigid, you don't want to
look like a statue.
2. Do make use of natural
gestures to emphasis a
point.
3. Do make eye contact
with the audience - don't
stare though, that's just
weird.
4. Do be relaxed, but
attentive, you aren't
chatting with pals.
5. Use language that is
appropriate for the
audience, there's a
difference between
speaking to five year old's
and twenty-five year old's.
6. Stand up straight,
slouching or leaning
against a podium makes
your audience
uninterested.
7. Pause for effect, I know
it sounds corny but it does
work. The audience needs
time to digest the
information.
8. Breath, just breath,
don't let your nerves get
the best of you.
9. Have confidence, if you
believe in what you are
saying, so will the
audience.
10. Practice, practice and
practice some more. (It
helps)

8. Don'ts in Declamation
1. Don't scratch fidget or pace.
2. Don't stare at the ceiling, door or floor.
3. Don't mumble, speak clearly and pronounce the words crisply.
4. Don't speak too fast or too slow.
5. Don't rock, kick or bounce.
6. Don't “lecture” or “scold” the audience.
7. Don't read the speech rather memorize it and make small notes.
8. Don't be too casual with a formal audience or too formal with a casual audience.
9. Don't ever give a speech unprepared. Especially if it's at a formal event.
10. Don’t talk beyond given time .

9. Rubrics in
judging
Declamation
Contest
From National Speech and
Debate Association

10. National Forensic
League (Rubistar
University of
Kansas)

11. Oracampus.com

12. Sample of
Award-Winning
Videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u2qggffbYM&t=16s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tev43VNRIc&t=95s