This document discusses speaking as a suppressed language art. It begins with objectives to understand the nature and value of speaking, recognize different types of speakers, and why speaking is considered suppressed. Speaking is defined as communicating ideas through oral language, and there are four types of speakers - non-speakers, occasional speakers, willing speakers, and leaders. Freedom of expression is important for democracy, participation, and self-realization, but has limitations including respect for others and protection of security, order, health and morals. Speaking can become suppressed if it exceeds these limitations on freedom of expression by presenting a clear and present danger or constituting hate or violent speech.