title: Writing Great Speeches: Professional Techniques You Can Use (Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series)
author:  Alan M. Perlman 
description: With endorsements from two of the largest and most influential public speaking groups -- the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International -- this book is written by an expert speechwriter whose eloquent voice leads readers through the difficult process of writing a great speech. In these pages a seasoned speechwriter reveals his trade secrets - from analyzing the needs of an audience to leaving them with a satisfying sense of closure - as he guides readers through the process of planning, writing, and honing an outstanding speech. Readers will discover effective ways to connect with an audience, explain concepts, and support ideas, learn how to time and cut a speech when necessary. The bottom line? When readers have finished this book, they will be well on their way to making their next big speech a big success! Anyone -- from a businessperson to a community member -- who wants to learn the skills necessary to write and deliver a memorable speech. Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series.
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  # The Training of a Public Speaker
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ### Kleiser Grenville
  
  
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  PREFACE
  
  
  RHETORIC AND ELOQUENCE
  
  
  THE NARRATION
  
  
  DIVISION AND ARGUMENT
  
  
  THE PERORATION
  
  
  PASSION AND PERSUASION
  
  
  THE STUDY OF WORDS
  
  
  ELEGANCE AND GRACE
  
  
  COMPOSITION AND STYLE
  
  
  COPIOUSNESS OF WORDS
  
  
  KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-CONFIDENCE
  
  
  CONCLUSION
  
  
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  THE TRAINING OF A PUBLIC SPEAKER
  
  
  BY GRENVILLE KLEISER
  
  
  _Formerly Instructor in Public Speaking at Yale Divinity
  
  
    
  School, Yale University. Author of_ “ _How to Speak
  
  
    
  in Public_,” “ _Great Speeches and How to Make
  
  
    
  Them_,” “ _Complete Guide to Public Speaking_ ,”
  
  
  “ _How to Build Mental Power_ ,”
  
  
  “ _Talks on Talking_ ,” _etc., etc._
  
  
  [Illustration: Publisher's logo]
  
  
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