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Elocution vs Oratory - What's the difference?

elocution | oratory |

As nouns the difference between elocution and oratory

is that elocution is the art of public speaking with expert control of gesture and voice, etc while oratory is the art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner.

elocution

English

Noun

(wikipedia elocution)
  • The art of public speaking with expert control of gesture and voice, etc.

    • Related terms

    * elocutionary * elocutionist

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    oratory

    English

    (wikipedia oratory)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (-)
  • (uncountable) The art of public speaking, especially in a formal, expressive, or forceful manner.
  • (uncountable) Eloquence; the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing.
    • Synonyms
    * (art of public speaking) public speaking

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) oratorie, (etyl) oratoire, and their source, (etyl) .

    Noun

    (oratories)
  • (countable) A private chapel.
  • * Jeremy Taylor
    • Do not omit thy prayers for want of a good oratory , or place to pray in.
  • (countable) A large Roman Catholic church.