Public Speaking by Clarence Stratton
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"Public Speaking" by Clarence Stratton is a guidebook on the art of effective communication, likely written in the early 20th century. The book seeks to educate readers on various aspects of public speaking, emphasizing the importance of speech in human interaction and the various techniques necessary to become an effective speaker. It touches on elements like speech preparation, voice modulation, and the use of appropriate language. At the start of "Public Speaking,"
the author lays the foundation for understanding the significance of speech throughout history and in modern society. Stratton explains that speech has been the primary means of human communication and has played a crucial role in influencing social change and political action. He discusses the value of public speaking in diverse settings, arguing that clear articulation and persuasive expression are vital for success in various fields, including business and politics. The text outlines how speech is an acquired skill that requires practice and training, setting up the premise for the practical guidance that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stratton, Clarence, 1880-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | Public Speaking |
| Credits |
Produced by Kevin Handy, John Hagerson, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net Character set for HTML: ISO-8859-1 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Oratory |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17318 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17318-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 16, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1025 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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