Abstract: Written for college students enrolled in public speaking. Included are a large number of narratives and extracts from speeches. The book introduces the basic principles of speech communication and the respective responsibilities of speakers and listeners; the importance of good listening, the causes of poor listening and ways to become a better listener; how a speaker moves from choosing a topic to formulating a specific purpose and phrasing a sharp central idea; analyzing your audiences; organizing and outlining a speech; introductions and conclusions; speech delivery and use of visual aids; varieties of speeches to persuade or inform.

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