Impromptu Speaking
- 2nd Edition - January 1, 1968
- Latest edition
- Author: Vera Gough
- Editors: Robert Robinson, Dean Athelstan Spilhaus
- Language: English
Impromptu Speaking, Second Edition provides a time-saving method and a guide for the type of speech anyone might make. The book, in particular, covers how to make short speeches… Read more
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Description
Description
Impromptu Speaking, Second Edition provides a time-saving method and a guide for the type of speech anyone might make. The book, in particular, covers how to make short speeches in a conversational way.
Organized into four chapters, the book begins with an explanation of confidence in speechmaking. The role that sense of humor plays in a speech is also addressed. Subsequent chapter elucidates the five-point plan, which corresponds to the fingers and thumb of one hand. In studying the plan, no. 1 (little finger) always refers to the occasion, and no. 5 (thumb) always refers to the purpose of it. Then, with practice, notes are written against 2, 3, and 4 only. In the last chapter, plans and examples are given.
This book will be helpful to anyone who will make an impromptu speech.
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Table of contents
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 1968
- Language: English
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