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LoC No.: 13002955
Title: Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It" by William Pittenger is a guidebook for developing the skill of extemporaneous speaking, written in the late 19th century. The book is aimed at individuals seeking to enhance their public speaking abilities, particularly focusing on speaking without prior preparation or scripts. It provides a framework for understanding the nuances of spontaneous speech and the methods necessary for effective delivery. The opening of the work establishes the author's credentials and his belief in the teachability of eloquence. Pittenger discusses the skepticism surrounding the study of oratory and argues against the notion that eloquence can only come naturally. He outlines the essential skills and preparations that can aid individuals in mastering public speaking, emphasizing that confidence can be gained through practice and understanding. The introduction also suggests that genuine, effective discourse lies between reading written speeches and casual conversation, with an appeal for practical exercises aimed at overcoming initial fears of public speaking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pittenger, William, 1840-1904
EBook No.: 55128
Published: Jul 16, 2017
Downloads: 60
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.: 13002955
Title: Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It" by William Pittenger is a guidebook for developing the skill of extemporaneous speaking, written in the late 19th century. The book is aimed at individuals seeking to enhance their public speaking abilities, particularly focusing on speaking without prior preparation or scripts. It provides a framework for understanding the nuances of spontaneous speech and the methods necessary for effective delivery. The opening of the work establishes the author's credentials and his belief in the teachability of eloquence. Pittenger discusses the skepticism surrounding the study of oratory and argues against the notion that eloquence can only come naturally. He outlines the essential skills and preparations that can aid individuals in mastering public speaking, emphasizing that confidence can be gained through practice and understanding. The introduction also suggests that genuine, effective discourse lies between reading written speeches and casual conversation, with an appeal for practical exercises aimed at overcoming initial fears of public speaking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pittenger, William, 1840-1904
EBook No.: 55128
Published: Jul 16, 2017
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Oratory
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.