The Lost Art of the Great Speech
Author | : Richard Dowis |
Publisher | : Amacom Books |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0814470548 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780814470541 |
Rating | : 4/5 (48 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contact are fine and well. But if a speech is rambling, illogical, or just plain boring, the impact will be lost. Now everyone can learn to give powerful, on-target speeches that capture an audience's attention and drive home a message. The key is not just in the delivery techniques, but in tapping into the power of language. Prepared by an award-winning writer, this authoritative speech-writing guide covers every essential element of a great speech, including outlining and organizing, beginning with a bang, making use of action verbs and vivid nouns, and handling questions from the audience. Plus, the book includes excerpts from some of history's most memorable speeches--eloquent words to contemplate and emulate."