DECLAMATION

The definition of a declamation means a speech with

feeling, or refers to the act of reciting a speech or
rhetoric.

(rhetoric- art or skill of speaking or writing formally and

effectively especially as a way to persuade or influence
people.
Specific rules include:
--The speech must have been previously delivered in
public (by a government official for example)
--An introduction is required (names author, title, gives
any necessary information, and sets the tone) and
given after a minute or so of the piece has been
delivered, at a natural break-point
--Must be memorized
--Speeches are to be ten minutes in length (some areas'
time limits vary)
--Speech delivery should be honest and as if the
words were the speaker's own
--Eye contact is important
--All body language and vocalizations need to work
with the piece to help better convey the message
--All gestures need to be visible and purposeful
--Speaker should have a strong stance
--No distracting movements (feet shifting, uncontrolled
hand gestures, etc.)
--Command the language!
ORATORICAL SPEECH
An oratorical speech is a speech delivered in the style of an
orator. the word orator means "a person who delivers an
oration; a public speaker, especially one of great eloquence."
Therefore, an oratorical speech would be one delivered
especially eloquently. "Oration" also implies a speech that is
generally given under special circumstances, such as a funeral,
a graduation, a retirement party or a wedding. An oratorical
speech would accordingly be a speech delivered for a special
occasion.
Find your center. Be comfortable as you stand in front of the
audience. Stand with feet slightly apart.

Think that you are the most beautiful person in that assemblage.
This would affect your stage presence. It would also help boost your
confidence.

Act as you feel. Actions should never be memorized but rather

acted as one feels. This is important so that you wont look like a
robot.

If you forget some lines, do not let the audience perceive that you
have forgotten your piece. Continue speaking selecting any part
of your speech which you have remembered.
Use the left hand for negative words. If you have to use your hands
to emphasize a point, remember that words with negative
connotations (for example: hunger, disaster, failure) are pointed out
using the left hand.

Use the right hand for positive words. For words with positive
connotations (for example: freedom, justice, development), you should
use the right hand if in case you want to stress your point.

Both hands denote all. Examples of words that may warrant the use
of both hands are world, global, ocean, etc.)

It is advisable to use few movements. But then again, act as you feel.