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Declamation Definition & Meaning

declamation
noun
  1. vehement oratory
  2. recitation of a speech from memory with studied gestures and intonation as an exercise in elocution or rhetoric

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Frequently asked questions

What does declamation mean?
vehement oratory recitation of a speech from memory with studied gestures and intonation as an exercise in elocution or rhetoric
What part of speech is declamation?
Declamation is a noun.
How many definitions does declamation have?
Declamation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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