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LoC No.: 13005434

Title: How to Master the Spoken Word
Designed as a Self-Instructor for all who would Excel in the Art of Public Speaking

Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by John Hagerson and Mrs. Faith Ball

Summary: "How to Master the Spoken Word" by Edwin Gordon Lawrence is a self-instructional guide for mastering public speaking written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive manual designed to help individuals excel in the art of oratory through practical techniques and methodologies. The author focuses on vital aspects such as voice control, speech construction, and effective delivery, making it a valuable resource for aspiring public speakers. The opening of the text introduces the purpose of the book, highlighting the need for a practical approach to learning the art of speaking well. Lawrence discusses the importance of vocal techniques, emphasizing the role of inflection, emphasis, and the arrangement of words in conveying meaning and engaging an audience. He positions this guide as a substitute for traditional teaching methods, aiming to empower readers to practice and hone their speaking skills independently or with the assistance of a teacher. Overall, the beginning of the book lays a strong foundation for the subsequent exploration of oratory techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lawrence, Edwin Gordon, 1859-1950

EBook No.: 57813

Published: Aug 30, 2018

Downloads: 106

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.: 13005434

Title: How to Master the Spoken Word
Designed as a Self-Instructor for all who would Excel in the Art of Public Speaking

Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by John Hagerson and Mrs. Faith Ball

Summary: "How to Master the Spoken Word" by Edwin Gordon Lawrence is a self-instructional guide for mastering public speaking written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive manual designed to help individuals excel in the art of oratory through practical techniques and methodologies. The author focuses on vital aspects such as voice control, speech construction, and effective delivery, making it a valuable resource for aspiring public speakers. The opening of the text introduces the purpose of the book, highlighting the need for a practical approach to learning the art of speaking well. Lawrence discusses the importance of vocal techniques, emphasizing the role of inflection, emphasis, and the arrangement of words in conveying meaning and engaging an audience. He positions this guide as a substitute for traditional teaching methods, aiming to empower readers to practice and hone their speaking skills independently or with the assistance of a teacher. Overall, the beginning of the book lays a strong foundation for the subsequent exploration of oratory techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lawrence, Edwin Gordon, 1859-1950

EBook No.: 57813

Published: Aug 30, 2018

Downloads: 106

Language: English

Subject: Oratory

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.