Which term describes a formal recitation of a speech or poem?

• A. Declamation
• B. Dramatic Monologue
• C. Utang na loob
• D. Nationalism

Answer: (A)

Delivering a prepared text with emphasis on performance is the focus here. A formal recitation of a speech or poem is called declamation, because the skill centers on how you present the piece: clear pronunciation, controlled pace, strong expression, and confident delivery to convey meaning and emotion to the audience. A dramatic monologue is a speech within a drama spoken by a single character, often addressing another character or the audience, but it serves the narrative of a play rather than a stand-alone, prepared recitation. Utang na loob and Nationalism are cultural and political concepts, not terms for performing a text.