speechmaker
One addressing crowds
A speechmaker is someone who delivers speeches, especially formal or public addresses.
The term often carries a slightly dismissive tone, suggesting someone who speechifies rather than acts: He's more of a speechmaker than a doer.
Less common than speaker but emphasizes the craft or habit of making speeches.
Tilted stand for texts
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- daisRaised speaker's platform
- keynoteCentral theme or speech
- addressSpeak to formally
oration · declamation · proclamation · sermon · homily · eulogy · panegyric · monologue
Banquet ceremony leader
- emceeCeremony host
- commencementAct of starting
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
graduation · dedication · memorial · tribute · honoree · banquet · gala · wedding
Collective moral character
- pathosPity-evoking quality
- logosBrand identification symbols
- anaphoraRepeated opening words
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
tricolon · chiasmus · peroration · exordium · rhetorical · flourish · device · parallelism
One who advocates publicly
- stumpTrunk base after felling
- rallyGathering for a cause
- candidatePerson seeking selection
- politicianElected government official
demagogue · populist · pundit · activist · agitator · firebrand · rabble-rouser · propagandist
Express clearly, or well-spoken
- fluencySmooth linguistic command
- expressivenessAbility to convey emotion
- dictionChoice of words
- clarityState of being understandable
enunciation · cadence · intonation · delivery · poise · charisma · presence · voice
lectern
Tilted stand for texts
address · oration · declamation · proclamation · sermon · homily · eulogy · panegyric · monologue · recitation
toastmaster
Banquet ceremony leader
- emceeCeremony host
- commencementAct of starting
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
convocation · graduation · dedication · memorial · tribute · honoree · banquet · gala · wedding · valedictory
ethos
Collective moral character
antithesis · tricolon · chiasmus · peroration · exordium · rhetorical · flourish · device · parallelism · repetition
campaigner
One who advocates publicly
politician · demagogue · populist · pundit · activist · agitator · firebrand · rabble-rouser · propagandist · spin
articulate
Express clearly, or well-spoken
- fluencySmooth linguistic command
- expressivenessAbility to convey emotion
- dictionChoice of words
clarity · enunciation · cadence · intonation · delivery · poise · charisma · presence · voice · projection
influence
Power to affect others
inspire · sway · rally · rouse · advocate · appeal · exhort · urge · implore · call to action
- persuaderspersuader, orator, orators, rhetorician, debater
- vocalistssinger, vocalist, soloist, songstress, songster
- language professionalslexicographer, translator, interpreter, editor, proofreader
speechmakeraudience
Gathered viewers collectively
spectator · wallflower · onlooker · fly on the wall · rank and file