The Short Speech; A Handbook On The Various Types

By James Thompson Baker

Book Overview

""The Short Speech: A Handbook on the Various Types"" by James Thompson Baker is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with the necessary tools to craft effective short speeches for various occasions. The book covers different types of speeches, including the introduction, the acceptance speech, the tribute, the eulogy, the toast, and the after-dinner speech. The author begins by discussing the importance of understanding the audience and the occasion before crafting a speech. He then provides tips on how to structure a speech, how to use humor effectively, and how to use body language to enhance the delivery of the speech. The book also includes examples of short speeches from famous individuals, such as Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., to illustrate the techniques discussed in the book. Overall, ""The Short Speech"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills, whether it be for personal or professional reasons.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163196665
• ISBN13: 9781163196663
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"