What is the Elocutionary Movement?

The elocutionary movement is a movement encompassing the way we present ourselves to the people around us.  It is a rhetorical movement that fully focuses on the art of the presentation rather than the message of the presenter.  From body language to the pronunciation of words, the elocutionary movement carries a philosophy of the ideal traits a presenter should possess.  While many would bring a close lens to more serious presenters, such as politicians or marketers; this movement also applies heavily to the art of telling a joke.  Stand up comedians have a tendency to speak the most outrageous words out of the human race, yet their words incite laughter and entertainment.  The key factor is the presentation.  Much of a comedian's joke is made great because of that comedian following or breaking the elocutionary "rules".