Pronunciation: /ˌrɛs.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun a repeated performance or reading of a piece of literature or poetry
A1 I have a recitation of a poem in my English class.
A2 She practiced her recitation for the school play every day.
B1 The students took turns giving recitations of famous speeches.
B2 His recitation of the ancient text was flawless.
C1 The professor's recitation of the poem was captivating and full of emotion.
C2 Her recitation of the Shakespearean sonnet was hailed as a masterpiece.
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A1 She recites the alphabet every morning.
A2 He recited a poem in front of the class.
B1 The students were asked to recite a passage from the book.
B2 The actor recited his lines perfectly during the performance.
C1 She recited the entire speech from memory.
C2 The professor recited a passage from Shakespeare during the lecture.
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A1 She gave a recitation of her favorite poem in front of the class.
A2 The children practiced their recitation skills for the school play.
B1 The recitation competition was open to students of all ages.
B2 His recitation of the historical events was captivating and informative.
C1 The professor's recitation of the complex theory was both thorough and insightful.
C2 Her recitation of the ancient text was so fluent that it sounded like music.
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A1 She practiced her recitation for the school play.
A2 He stumbled through his recitation of the poem, but eventually got it right.
B1 The students took turns doing recitations of famous speeches in history class.
B2 The actor's recitation of Shakespearean soliloquies was mesmerizing.
C1 Her flawless recitation of the Quran impressed everyone at the ceremony.
C2 The professor's recitation of the scientific principles was both informative and engaging.
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