The Art of Public Speaking is one of the most-sought after books on public speaking. This book will immensely help the readers to overcome the fear of public speaking and emerge as a winner. It will help the readers acquire confidence before an audience, how to avoid being monotonous, and how to properly utilize your voice for charm, distinctiveness and precision. In addition, the book provides powerful ways to influence the crowd and invaluable tips on the methods of delivery. This book is a must-have for those aspiring to master the art of public speaking.
‘The Art Of Public Speaking’ Book CONTENTS:
* THINGS TO THINK OF FIRST- A FOREWORD – 5
* CHAPTER I-ACQUIRING CONFIDENCE BEFORE AN AUDIENCE – 9
* CHAPTER II-THE SIN OF MONOTONY – 15
* CHAPTER III-EFFICIENCY THROUGH EMPHASIS AND SUBORDINATION – 19
* CHAPTER IV-EFFICIENCY THROUGH CHANGE OF PITCH – 26
* CHAPTER V-EFFICIENCY THROUGH CHANGE OF PACE – 35
* CHAPTER VI-PAUSE AND POWER – 48
* CHAPTER VII-EFFICIENCY THROUGH INFLECTION – 58
* CHAPTER VIII-CONCENTRATION IN DELIVERY – 67
* CHAPTER IX-FORCE – 72
* CHAPTER X-FEELING AND ENTHUSLASM – 81
* CHAPTER XI-FLUENCY THROUGH PREPARATION – 91
* CHAPTER XII-THE VOICE – 99
* CHAPTER XIII-VOICE CHARM – 106
* CHAPTERX TV-DISTINCTNESS AND PRECISION OF UTTERANCE – 116
* CHAPTER XV-THE TRUTH ABOUT GESTURE – 123
* CHAPTER XVI-METHODS OF DELIVERY – 132
* CHAPTER XVII-THOUGHT AND RESERVE POWER -140
* CHAPTER XVIII-SUBJECT AND PREPARATION – 150
* CHAPTER XIX-INFLUENCING BY EXPOSITION – 162
* CHAPTER XX-INFLUENCING BY DESCRIPTION – 171
* CHAPTER XXI-INFLUENCING BY NARRATION – 184
* CHAPTER XXII-INFLUENCING BYSUGGESTION – 194
* CHAPTER XXIII-INFLUENCING BY ARGUMENT – 206
* CHAPTER XXIV-INFLUENCING BY PERSUASION – 211
* CHAPTER XXV-INFLUENCING THE CROWD – 221
* CHAPTER XXVI-RIDING THE WINGED HORSE – 231
* CHAPTER XXVII-GROWING A VOCABULARY – 239
* CHAPTER XXVIII-MEMORY TRAINING – 245
* CHAPTER XXIX-RIGHTTHINKING AND PERSONALITY – 253
* CHAPTER XXX-AFTER-DINNERAND OTHER OCCASIONAL SPEAKING – 257
* CHAPTER XXXI-MAKING CONVERSATION EFFECTIVE – 265
* APPENDIXA-FIFTY QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE – 269
* APPENDIXB-THIRTY THEMES FOR SPEECHES, WITH SOURCE-REFERENCES – 271
* APPENDIXC-SUGGESTIVE SUBJECTS FORSPEECHES; HINTS FORTREATMENT – 273
* APPENDIXD-SPEECHES FOR STUDY AND PRACTISE GENERAL INDEX – 279
