1. passionate or dramatic speeches delivered in a loud, theatrical manner
Usage: plural form of declamation
2. formal rhetorical exercises or recitations, especially as practiced in schools
Usage: academic context

Examples

• The politician’s fiery declamations stirred the crowd to action.
• Students practiced their declamations for the speech contest.
• His declamations about justice echoed through the courtroom.
• The teacher assigned classical declamations for homework.
• Her passionate declamations moved the audience to tears.
• The debate team prepared several declamations on current issues.