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A public speaker is a person who makes speech
Public speaking

Public speaking is the process of Speech communication to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners....
es in public
Public

Public, adj, is of or pertaining to the people; relating to, or affecting, a nation, state, or community; opposed to Private sector; as, the public treasury, a road or lake....
 settings. A speaker may address a large assembly of people or small gatherings. For large assemblies, the speaker will usually speak with the aid of a public address system
Sound system

Sound system may refer to:*sound reinforcement system, a system for amplifying audio for an audience.*sound system , a group of DJs contributing and working together as one....
 or microphone
Microphone

A microphone, sometimes referred to as a mike or?more recently?mic, is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal....
 and loudspeaker
Loudspeaker

A loudspeaker, speaker, or speaker system is an electroacoustical transducer that converts an electricity signal processing to sound....
.

The objectives of a public speaker's presentation can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating people to act, to simply telling a story. Professional public speakers are committed on ongoing training and education to refine their craft.






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A public speaker is a person who makes speech
Public speaking

Public speaking is the process of Speech communication to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners....
es in public
Public

Public, adj, is of or pertaining to the people; relating to, or affecting, a nation, state, or community; opposed to Private sector; as, the public treasury, a road or lake....
 settings. A speaker may address a large assembly of people or small gatherings. For large assemblies, the speaker will usually speak with the aid of a public address system
Sound system

Sound system may refer to:*sound reinforcement system, a system for amplifying audio for an audience.*sound system , a group of DJs contributing and working together as one....
 or microphone
Microphone

A microphone, sometimes referred to as a mike or?more recently?mic, is an acoustic-to-electric transducer or sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal....
 and loudspeaker
Loudspeaker

A loudspeaker, speaker, or speaker system is an electroacoustical transducer that converts an electricity signal processing to sound....
.

The objectives of a public speaker's presentation can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating people to act, to simply telling a story. Professional public speakers are committed on ongoing training and education to refine their craft. This may include seeking guidance to improve their speaking skills -- such as learning better storytelling
Storytelling

Storytelling is the conveying of events in words, s, and sounds often by improvisation or embellishment. Stories or narratives have been shared in every culture and in every land as a means of entertainment, education, preservation of culture and in order to instill moral values....
 techniques, for example, or learning how to effectively use humor as a communication tool -- as well as continuous research in their topic area of focus.

People who speak publicly in a professional capacity are paid a speaking fee
Speaking fee

A Speaking fee is a fee awarded to an individual for public speaking.Several individuals are able to garner significant earnings in speaking fees or honoraria....
. Professional public speakers may include ex-politician
Politician

A politician is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of politics or a person who influences the way a society is governed....
s, sports stars and other public figures. In the case of high profile personalities, the sum can be extraordinary.

An after dinner speaker is a person who makes a public speech after a formal dinner. Normally it is meant to be reasonably light-hearted and entertaining, but the speaker can have a serious or inspirational message. The speaker may propose a toast or vote of thanks at the end of the speech.

See also

  • Orator
    Orator

    An orator, or oratist, is a speaker.An orator may also be called an oratarian - literally, "he who orates".Etymology...


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