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LoC No.: 20007373
Title: The Training of a Public Speaker
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Training of a Public Speaker" by Grenville Kleiser is a guidebook on the art of public speaking written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the principles of rhetoric and eloquence, emphasizing the communicative power that effective public speaking holds in persuading and influencing audiences. It is designed for those aspiring to enhance their speaking skills and aims to make the ancient techniques of oratory accessible to modern readers. At the start of the book, Kleiser discusses the significance of eloquence and its role in contemporary discourse. He contrasts the lengthy, dramatic speaking styles of the past with the succinct, direct approach expected in modern public speaking. The opening portion establishes the framework for his teachings, invoking historical references while underscoring the practical necessities of effective communication today. He highlights the essential qualities for public speakers, such as clear expression, emotional engagement, and the ability to adapt to audience dynamics, thereby laying a foundation for the detailed content that follows in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kleiser, Grenville, 1868-1953
EBook No.: 18277
Published: Apr 28, 2006
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Oratory
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20007373
Title: The Training of a Public Speaker
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Kevin Handy, Dave Morgan, Martin Pettit and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Training of a Public Speaker" by Grenville Kleiser is a guidebook on the art of public speaking written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the principles of rhetoric and eloquence, emphasizing the communicative power that effective public speaking holds in persuading and influencing audiences. It is designed for those aspiring to enhance their speaking skills and aims to make the ancient techniques of oratory accessible to modern readers. At the start of the book, Kleiser discusses the significance of eloquence and its role in contemporary discourse. He contrasts the lengthy, dramatic speaking styles of the past with the succinct, direct approach expected in modern public speaking. The opening portion establishes the framework for his teachings, invoking historical references while underscoring the practical necessities of effective communication today. He highlights the essential qualities for public speakers, such as clear expression, emotional engagement, and the ability to adapt to audience dynamics, thereby laying a foundation for the detailed content that follows in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kleiser, Grenville, 1868-1953
EBook No.: 18277
Published: Apr 28, 2006
Downloads: 110
Language: English
Subject: Oratory
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.