In black autobiography, there are many examples of authors discussing the influence of oratory upon them and their training in public speaking.
This pattern links oratory with aging and elders, depicting it as a practice associated with old age, authority, and past knowledge.
Yet, oratory had a particular significance in black life.
They are important features of meaning which affect oratory and poetry, but would not be included in this use of the term semantic.
In this sense, extra-parliamentary oratory and rituals went some way towards drawing new members of the community into the political process.
In turn, this surely must have had repercussions on the practice of oratory art.
Richards also discusses gender-linked language traits, including perceived skill in oratory.
A man skilled in oratory was powerful, effective in imposing his will in society at large.
