elocution

n. [ L. elocutio, fr. eloqui, elocutus, to speak out: cf. F. élocution. See Eloquent. ] 1. Utterance by speech. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Fruit ] whose taste . . .
Gave elocution to the mute, and taught
The tongue not made for speech to speak thy praise. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public; as, clear, impressive elocution. “The elocution of a reader.” Whately [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Suitable and impressive writing or style; eloquent diction. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

To express these thoughts with elocution. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]