Making a formal speech, also known as declaiming, is the act of delivering a prepared speech in a formal setting. It is often done in front of an audience and is usually done to commemorate or celebrate an event or to deliver a message. Declaiming requires the speaker to be well-versed in the topic and to have a good command of the language they are speaking in. The speaker must also be able to project their voice and maintain a steady pace throughout the speech.