poetry recitation
Speaking memorized stanzas
Poetry recitation is the act of speaking a poem aloud from memory, typically before an audience.
It emphasizes vocal delivery—rhythm, tone, and expression—as interpretation of the text.
Schools often assign recitations to develop public speaking skills: Each student had to perform a poetry recitation at the assembly.
Competitive recitation has formal judging criteria for accuracy and performance.
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