What are examples of an oration?

Orations are formal public speeches that are often given at celebrations or formal affairs, such as an inauguration or a eulogy. These speeches may range in length: Shorter orations are typical to arouse a prominent response from the audience.

Orations typically begin with a catchy opener, which yields the attention of the audience. The speaker introduces a narration of the topic at hand, including facts and reasons that support the statements being made. An oration ends with a conclusion that wraps up all statements, and leaves the audience with a rounded argument or summary, depending on the topic and prose.