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   El·o·cu·tion

   /ˌeləˈkyo͞oSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation: "lessons in singing and elocution"
   • ▪ a particular style of speaking: "a Rileyesque elocution"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting oratorical or literary style): from Latin elocutio(n-), from eloqui ‘speak out’ (see eloquence).

   Derivatives

   • 1. elocutionary adjective
   • 2. elocutionist noun

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   What does elocution mean?

   • Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. 演講術，演講技巧… 演讲术，演讲技巧… elocución… elocução… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! elocution meaning: the skill of speaking in a careful, clear way.

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   What does elocutio mean?

   • Adjective: elocutionary . In classical rhetoric, delivery (or actio) and style (or elocutio) were considered separate divisions of the traditional rhetorical process. See: rhetorical canons . Etymology: From the Latin, "utterance, expression" Pronunciation: e-leh-KYU-shen Also Known As: elocutio, style

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   What is ancient elocution?

   • Ancient Elocution. The thing that elocution referred to back then was, generally speaking, style. So, when discoursing in some oratorical context, you would be expected to pay attention to the fact that your language is decorous, that it is well-structured, and that it develops in an elegant progression.

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   elocution meaning: the skill of speaking in a careful, clear way.

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   The meaning of ELOCUTION is a style of speaking especially in public. How to use elocution in a sentence.

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   Elocution definition, a person's manner of speaking or reading aloud in public: The actor's elocution is faultless. See more.

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