What is a speech? What are the characteristics of the speech?

Speech: the discipline that studies the theory and method of speech, which intersects with linguistics, literature and art, aesthetics, political science, sociology and other disciplines. Features: Speech is a kind of social practice activity, with audio language as the main part and silent language (body language) as the supplement, to exchange ideas and publicize.

Speeches is a social science that studies the occurrence and development of speeches and the methods and skills of speeches. It is a methodological science and a very practical science. The research object of oratory includes the law of speech itself.

Such as the classification of speeches, the content and form of speeches, the preparation stage of speeches and the process of speech activities.

The essence of speech is the power of thought, and the core of discourse is the transmission of value. Many people often ignore the core of discourse and blindly pursue other skills, gorgeous words or jokes. If your argument is strong enough and meaningful.

Aside from the equally impressive skills, if there is only bluffing speech skills, even if the audience is confused, they will be despised and forgotten because of their lack of thinking power and value.

Speaking can not only enhance our self-confidence, but also enable us to overcome the tension and fear when speaking in public. The first time we speak on stage, we will see whether there will be nervous voice trembling, confused thinking and other incoherent performances under the stage. Speaking often will gradually eliminate our nervousness and fear, enhance our psychological quality, make us confident and make our spoken English clear and natural.

Speech, also known as speech or speech, refers to a kind of language communication activity in public, in which vocal language is the main means and body language is the auxiliary means, aiming at a specific problem, clearly and completely expressing one's views and opinions, clarifying things or expressing emotions, and carrying out propaganda and agitation.

Also known as reading aloud. The speaker took a pre-written speech, went to the podium and read it word for word to the audience. Its content is well thought out, its language is carefully scrutinized, its structure is carefully arranged and its words are solemn.

It is more suitable for important and serious occasions. Such as the reports of Party congresses, people's congresses and CPPCC meetings, speeches by leaders commemorating major festivals, and statements by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Its disadvantage is that it follows the book and affects the exchange of thoughts and feelings between the speaker and the audience.

It is said that in the House of Commons, reading speeches in books is considered stupid. In our country, this kind of speech is not popular with the audience in general.

Also known as a ready-made speech. The speaker writes a speech in advance, recites it repeatedly, goes to the podium after reciting it, and gives a speech to the audience without writing it. This way of speaking is more suitable for speech contests and beginners, and can test and cultivate the speaker's speaking ability to a certain extent.

Its disadvantage is that it is not convenient for the speaker to improvise and make the audience feel artificial. Once you forget the words, it is difficult to continue, and you often have to make a fool of yourself on the spot. It is said that British Prime Minister Churchill once fell off the platform because he couldn't recite his speech. Therefore, to use this way of speaking, we must be fully prepared, the language should be colloquial as much as possible, the expression should be natural, and the traces of performance should be avoided.