How did large congregations of people hear speeches (i.e. Lincoln’s address, and countless other older speeches) without the use of microphones?
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Nobody has mentioned the significance of the crowd itself. The larger the group, the less each word matters.
If ten thousand people show up, that means:
1. They already know pretty much what to expect.
2. The speaker is very good, so they will use not just volume, but enunciation, rhythm and body language
Think of the performance like a concert. You do not need to hear every word to get the message.
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