Speaking Agent

A Speaking Agent is a linguistic agent with a speaking ability to perform speaking acts (that solve speaking tasks).

• AKA: Utterer.
• Context:
  • They can (typically) use spoken language to convey ideas, emotions, or information to an audience.
  • They can (often) engage in Verbal Communication to interact and communicate with others effectively.
  • They can include both human speakers and AI systems that are designed to simulate human speech.
  • They can require a Voice and the ability to use linguistic structures effectively to accomplish specific communicative goals.
  • They can perform tasks ranging from delivering public speeches to participating in casual conversations.
  • They can use various Rhetorical Devices and Persuasive Techniques to enhance the effectiveness of its communication.
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• Example(s):
  • a Pre-Written Speech Speaker, who delivers speeches prepared in advance, often in formal settings like conferences or ceremonies.
  • a Conversationalist, who excels in spontaneous spoken exchanges in social or professional contexts.
  • a Voice Assistant, such as those used in smartphones and smart home devices, which uses AI to respond verbally to user queries.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Reader, who primarily engages with text through visual intake and silent processing rather than vocal output.
  • a Writer, who expresses thoughts, stories, or information in written form, without direct verbal communication.
• See: Linguistic Person, Written Artifact, Writing System, Conversation.

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