Peroration
noun
The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience.
The preacher delivered a impassioned peroration, urging his followers to be unyielding in their faith.
Often appears as...
- impassioned peroration
- emotional peroration
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A long speech characterized by lofty and often pompous language.
The politician's peroration seemed more of an exercise in self-promotion than a sincere call to action.
Often appears as...
- lengthy peroration
- self-promoting peroration
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The concluding part of a speech, typically intended to inspire enthusiasm in the audience.
The preacher delivered a impassioned peroration, urging his followers to be unyielding in their faith.
Often appears as...
- impassioned peroration
- emotional peroration
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A long speech characterized by lofty and often pompous language.
The politician's peroration seemed more of an exercise in self-promotion than a sincere call to action.
Often appears as...
- lengthy peroration
- self-promoting peroration
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Speech Climax
Peroration marks the climax of a speech, delivering the final message with impact.
His speech climaxed in a peroration that left the audience cheering.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Appeal
Peroration often appeals to the audience's emotions, aiming to move or persuade.
The speaker's peroration stirred the crowd into a standing ovation.
Pro Tip 3/3Rhetorical Techniques
Peroration can employ rhetorical devices like repetition or a call-to-action for effect.
Her peroration repeated the phrase 'we shall overcome' to rouse the assembly.
Pro Tip 1/3Speech Climax
Peroration marks the climax of a speech, delivering the final message with impact.
His speech climaxed in a peroration that left the audience cheering.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Appeal
Peroration often appeals to the audience's emotions, aiming to move or persuade.
The speaker's peroration stirred the crowd into a standing ovation.
Pro Tip 3/3Rhetorical Techniques
Peroration can employ rhetorical devices like repetition or a call-to-action for effect.
Her peroration repeated the phrase 'we shall overcome' to rouse the assembly.
Pro Tip 1/3Speech Climax
Peroration marks the climax of a speech, delivering the final message with impact.
His speech climaxed in a peroration that left the audience cheering.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Appeal
Peroration often appeals to the audience's emotions, aiming to move or persuade.
The speaker's peroration stirred the crowd into a standing ovation.
Pro Tip 3/3Rhetorical Techniques
Peroration can employ rhetorical devices like repetition or a call-to-action for effect.
Her peroration repeated the phrase 'we shall overcome' to rouse the assembly.
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