beautiful, user friendly and competent presentation of ideas is always appreciated.Particularly famous for all time his eloquence Roman orator Cicero.His dialogue with the Sicilian governor aimed at exposure cohort presumptuous authorities, and today are studying in universities.
History of
Initially art of eloquence, or rhetoric, originated in ancient Greece.For centuries, techniques of rhetoric continually updated, are changed, there were all new forms of communication.But no matter what kinds of sophisticated verbal interaction between people nor created, in the words of Blaise Pascal, eloquence - it is primarily a picturesque flow of thoughts.
example, Plato was in great awe of the power supply extraordinary thoughts of his teacher - Socrates.He was deeply honored by the talent of his mentor, whose works are very interesting to read and modern man.
strength of the word
accepted that eloquence - it is easy to understand and a summary of the truth.But ornately balabolit and a few hours 'warm' ears to the public - is not oratory.Populism, empty verbiage and ranting, though beautiful words, far from true art.
Eloquence - is the ability to convey truth clearly, biting and very easy to understand.The secret of this skill is to avoid the empty, unnecessary words.An example of this can serve as a sacred treatises that have succeeded.In truth they set out briefly.Francois La Rochefoucauld said that true eloquence - is the ability to say all that is needed, but not more than necessary.
possible to learn to speak beautifully?
This question is of interest to many.Honed to unprecedented heights can be rhetoric (oratory), if, for example, work on word, like the well-known Vladimir Mayakovsky.Opinion of the poet was as follows: "True eloquence, going from a pure heart, and into the hearts of the people.It numbs the mind and senses.The mind grasps said later. "He was known as a famous orator, he was considered a preacher, but despite this, he confessed to friends that his ability to effectively verb can not be compared with the terse speeches Masters.After Mayakovsky with his mentor I spent a week, then to unravel its secrets, and said: "When the Master says, his words give rise to the silence.My question is, alas, gives rise to the idea. "
talent from God
falsity in rhetoric, bombast, grandiloquence, rhetoric conceal the true meaning of the words, pretense and hypocrisy.Even the Buddha told his disciples that there is no sense in the words of the person if he does not follow them, who imitate the eloquence extradite him for his virtuous qualities.Lao Tzu also says: "He who knows does not prove that proves not know."
Incompatible with eloquence and acting.With artistry - yes, but not acting.Person owns the skill of oratory, not "drawn", he does not submit himself in a favorable light.All around and so unmistakably see this man charisma, talent, depth and brilliance of mind, read her vivid emotion inherent in a successful man, endowed with a number of attractive individual qualities.
Forms of eloquence
Any public performance is tied to a specific purpose and highlights the particular situation.In order to appeal the speaker was more intelligible and properly presenting life in a particular case, were created kinds of eloquence.
- Academic (scientific).These include a variety of scientific surveys, reports, lectures.A characteristic feature of this species - the presence of high-level scientific presentations, brightness, emotionality, accessibility and clarity of presentation.
- socio-political.This type includes rallies speeches, reports, reviews of the economic / political topics.
- trial.Here, a special place is given to the speeches of judicial prosecutors, lawyers and defendants.The main purpose - to form a clear moral position of the court, which will be fundamental in sentencing.
- Church (theological and spiritual).This type includes speeches and sermons in cathedrals.The main feature - it is obligatory presence of educational elements, due attention to the inner world of man.
- social amenities.It ranked congratulations, condolences, unpretentious dialogues, speech style affordable and easy, often operate on different speech cliches.
- Teaching.This eloquence ranked as the teacher's explanations, speeches, writing essays students.
- military.In this kind of combat orders included, calls the charter, radio, military memoirs.
- diplomatic.This type involves strict adherence to diplomatic etiquette, meet strict standards for all correspondence and personal communication.
- dialogues with myself - it is an internal speech, memories, reflections, stage of preparation for the performance, a rehearsal.
Each of the designated species of eloquence is constantly being improved.At the moment, this gradation can be considered finished and complete.But as the modern areas of communication will be allocated and new rhetoric.For example, Internet correspondence in forums and chat rooms and social networking sites claim to have an individual profile rhetoric.
In conclusion we can say that eloquence is an art - who, under the power to transform, to change, but not suddenly lose their fundamental primary features.It is important to understand that the workmanship speaker has always been valuable for the fact that boldly reveals and denounces the fact that the need of the truth, and "He who has ears, let him hear."
