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Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It

by William Pittenger

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics27 chapters
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About this book

Unlock the art of spontaneous public speaking through practical guidance that blends thorough preparation with natural, impassioned delivery. Discover how anyone with a spark of ability can master eloquence and overcome the fear of off-the-cuff discourse.

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Contents

27 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02CHAPTER I. Can Eloquence be Taught?
03CHAPTER II. The Four Methods of Public Speech—Their Advantages and Disadvantages.
04CHAPTER III. Lessons from the Experience of Eminent Orators.
05CHAPTER IV. An Embryo Speech, with Models of Very Simple Plans.
06CHAPTER V. Initial Fear and how to Overcome it.
07CHAPTER VI. Utility of Debating Societies.
08CHAPTER I. Unfortunates who Never can Extemporize.
09CHAPTER II. Thought and Emotion.
10CHAPTER III. Language.
11CHAPTER IV. Imagination.
12CHAPTER V. Voice and Gesture.

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