CNF Report Oratory Speech Senior High

An oration is an oral discourse or an eloquent speech delivered in a formal manner about a
worthy and dignified theme which aim is to influence its hearer through swaying. A skilled public speaker
is known as an orator. The art of delivering speeches is called oratory. Oratory Speech is the rationale
and practice of persuasive public speaking. Oration examines the reasons for oratory's importance in the
classical world and how it developed to meet the changing demands of speakers and audiences. An
oratorical piece may be a a funny story, or a discourse meant to call the listener to action. However, this
may not always be the case. Some orations may alert the audience of an imminent threat or inspire them
to act now to initiate engagement.
Oratory topics are usually related to current problems in the world, and are delivered in a
persuasive way as to motivate the audience to make a choice. Before giving an oration, the speaker needs
to fully understand the purpose of the piece so he can use the proper tone of voice to portray his intent.
*Etymology
From the Latin, "plead, speak"
In ancient Greece and Rome oratory was included under the term rhetoric, which meant the art of
composing as well as delivering a speech. The three main classes of oratory were later designated by
classical rhetoricians that includes Aristotle, Demosthenes and Cicero. These main types of oratory
speeches are: (a) forensic —to achieve (as in a trial) condemnation or approval for a person's actions; (b)
deliberative —to persuade an audience (such as a legislature) to approve or disapprove a matter of public
policy; (c) epideictic — "display rhetoric" used on ceremonial occasions.
3 Branches of Oratory Speech:
 Judicial/Forensic/Dicanic (dikanikon)
Sometimes called "forensic" oratory, judical oratory originally had to do exclusively with the law
courts and was oriented around the purposes of defending or accusing. The judicial orator made
arguments about past events. Judicial rhetoric is speech or writing that considers the justice or injustice of
a certain charge or accusation. In the modern era, judicial (or forensic) discourse is primarily employed
by lawyers in trials decided by a judge or jury.
 Deliberative/Legislative (sumbouleutikon)
Sometimes called "legislative" oratory, deliberative oratory originally had to do exclusively with that
sort of speaking typical of political legislatures. This sort of oratory was oriented towards policy and thus
considered the future. Deliberative rhetoric is speech or writing that attempts to persuade an audience to
take (or not take) some action. Whereas judicial rhetoric is primarily concerned with past events,
deliberative discourse, "always advises about things to come." Political oratory and debate fall under the
category of deliberative rhetoric.
 Epedeictic/Ceremonial/Demonstrative (epideiktikon)
This branch of oratory is sometimes called "ceremonial" or "demonstrative" oratory. Epideictic

oratory was oriented to public occasions calling for speech or writing in the here and now. The ends
of epideictic included praises (encomium) or blames (invective) in their various manifestations.
Funeral orations are a typical example of epideictic oratory. Epideictic rhetoric includes
funeral orations, obituaries, graduation and retirement speeches, letters of recommendation, and
nominating speeches at political inaugurations and conventions.
branch of special topics
time purposes
oratory of invention
accuse or
judicial past justice / injustice
defend
good / unworthy
exhort or
deliberative future advantageous /
dissuade
disadvantageous
epideictic present praise or blame virtue / vice
Reference:
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-are-3-branches-of-rhetoric-1691772
https://www.britannica.com/art/oratory-rhetoric
http://rhetoric.byu.edu/Branches%20of%20Oratory/Epideictic.htm
https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cambridge-companion-to-ancient-rhetoric/types-of-oratory/
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https://www.encyclopedia.com/literature-and-arts/language-linguistics-and-literary-terms/literature-
general/oratory
Literary Journalism a.k.a Literary Reportage/Narrative Journalism is a form of nonfiction
utterance that combines factual reporting with some of the narrative techniques and stylistic strategies
traditionally associated with fiction. The term literary journalism is sometimes used interchangeably
with creative nonfiction; more often, however, it is regarded as one type of creative nonfiction.
In the ground-breaking anthology of Norman Sims’ The Literary Journalists (1984), he observed
that literary journalism "demands immersion in complex interaction” because it requires a closer, more
active relationship to the subject and to the people the literary journalist is exploring. The voice of the
writer surfaces to show that an author is at work. The literary journalism piece should be well-researched,
focus on a brief period of time, and concentrate on what is happening outside of the writer’s small circle
of personal experience and feelings.
Traditional journalism builds its arcs around the building block of chronological events, literary
journalism builds its arcs around the building block of scene, a structure specifically, meticulously built
by the author, and at first glance not necessarily significant.
Traditional journalism’s unit of construction FACTS. Literary Journalism seeks to answer the
questions of traditional journalism while also addressing the element of human nature.
Literary Journalism employs the factual reporting techniques of journalism coupled with narrative
styles found in fiction writing. So, although literary journalism is non-fiction, it reads like a story with
characters, scenes and in some cases even plot.
Literary journalism is a window providing readers with a unique view of the world, a way of life,
a subculture. It is most importantly; however, a mirror, providing readers with experiences that make
them reflect upon their own lives and the human condition.
Literary journalists walk the dangerous line of objectivity versus subjectivity, of “telling” versus
“showing.” Although there are necessary detractions to immersion journalism due to inherent
subjectivity, the subjectivity that is present in well-executed examples of literary or immersion journalism
can also serve to add depth to the stories and allow the stories to reach a level of personal connection that
traditional journalism cannot.
The effect of great immersion journalism is incredibly shaped by the author’s use of structure,
how much of themselves the author includes, and for what reasons he or she includes themselves. Literary
journalism allows the author to not only make universal points that cause introspection and provoke self-
examination within their readers, it also allows the author to explore themselves and express their
outlooks to a reader in a much more personal way than traditional journalism.
Traditional journalism works in establishing the certain political views a journalist may have, or
their opinions on facts, literary journalism allows the reader a window into the hopes, dreams, aspirations,
and frustrations of the author, on a personal level.
Literary journalism is distinguished from other forms of creative non-fiction such as:
 Memoirs
- a collection of memories that an individual writes about moments or events that took place in
the subject’s life.
 Personal Essays
- type of a writing style in which the writers’ assignment are narrating an event or an important
person in a way that the reader can fully understand and experience.
 Food Writing
- writing type that solely involve foods, recipes, critics and food history.
 Travel Writing
- writings about travel and experiences a writer wants to share.
References:
https://prezi.com/grk2f_nfemly/literary-journalism/
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/teacher_and_tutor_resources/writing_instructors/
creative_nonfiction_in_writing_courses/literary_journalism.html
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-literary-journalism-1691132
https://trevorskywalker.wordpress.com/2013/12/17/literary-journalism-vs-traditional-journalism-2/

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This branch of oratory is sometimes called "ceremonial" or "demonstrative" oratory. Epideictic

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