manner of speaking; parlance; art of conversation
Refers to a person's characteristic way of speaking, or the style and skill of conversation.
His manner of speaking is very persuasive.
この作家は独特の話法で知られている。
This writer is known for a unique parlance.
Please explain the difference between direct and indirect speech.
This novel uses third-person narration.
finger language; signing; sign language
visible speech
represented speech; free indirect discourse
direct speech; direct quotation
indirect speech; indirect narration
Compound of 話 (talk, story) and 法 (method, law). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is conventionally associated with the manner or rules of speaking.