2006-09-18 03:20:21 · 8 answers · asked by Gilbert C 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
In short, it's a public speaker. Oration come from the word "Orator," which is Latin-based.
The link below gives an extensive history, and provides information on several orators of the past and present.
2006-09-18 03:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jim I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
o·ra·tion Pronunciation (ô-rshn, -r-)
n.
1. A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
2. A speech delivered in a high-flown or pompous manner.
2006-09-18 03:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by magnamamma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A speech
2006-09-18 03:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by James T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a ration that starts with "o"...
Everybody else said "speech", so, why nor trying something different?
2006-09-18 03:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by mrquestion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a speech
2006-09-18 03:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
speech
2006-09-18 03:22:04 · answer #6 · answered by Matt H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An oral pain in the ears.
2006-09-18 03:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by kman1830 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A SPEECH..
2006-09-18 03:23:37 · answer #8 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋