Principles and Practice of Public Speaking (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Kammeyer, Julius E.

 
9781333170837: Principles and Practice of Public Speaking (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the art of public speaking with practical guidance drawn from classic demonstrations of voice and delivery. This edition distills how to persuade, move, and influence an audience by shaping subject matter, audience relation, and purpose, not just by speaking well. It combines theory with concrete exercises, transitions, and examples to help you speak with conviction as you learn from timeless speeches and demonstrations.

This book helps you see how to prepare, present, and refine speeches. It emphasizes the difference between entertaining and convincing, and it shows how to use vocal and physical expression to support a clear message. You’ll find guidance on organizing material, using transitions, and applying different appeals in an approachable, classroom-friendly format.


  • Clarifies why public speaking aims to convince, not just entertain, and how to align delivery with that goal.

  • Offers practical steps for mastering subject matter, audience awareness, and purpose.

  • Includes examples and exercises that illustrate tone, pace, and transitions in real passages.

  • Provides guidance on crafting platform work and evaluating performance for different audiences.



Ideal for readers studying public speaking, classroom presenters, or anyone who wants to communicate more effectively in front of others.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1911. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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