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Good Public Speaking
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Vintage advice that is still very relevant today on how to become a better and more confident public speaker. From Dale Carnegie, 1915.
- Added on: Aug 1st, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: chicago_blogger
- Listed in: Personal Development Public Relations
- Tags: self-improvement public speaking speeches
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Purity of Style
The following is from "How to Speak and Write Correctly", by Joseph Devlin, 1910. It applies to writing style, but there is some usefulness here in terms of speaking style as well.Purity of style consists in using words which are reputable, national ...
Good Diction
Diction is that property of style which has reference to the words and phrases used in speaking and writing. The secret of literary skill from any standpoint consists in putting the right word in the right place. In order to do this it is imperative ...
Pause and Attention
Herbert Spencer said that all the universe is in motion. So it is—and all perfect motion is rhythm. Part of rhythm is rest. Rest follows activity all through nature. Instances: day and night; spring—summer—autumn—winter; a period of rest betw...
Relaxing the Voice
Signor Bonci of the Metropolitan Opera Company says that the secret of good voice is relaxation; and this is true, for relaxation is the basis of ease. The air waves that produce voice result in a different kind of tone when striking against relaxed ...
After Preparing for Success, Expect It
Let your bearing be modestly confident, but most of all be modestly confident within. Over-confidence is bad, but to tolerate premonitions of failure is worse, for a bold man may win attention by his very bearing, while a rabbit-hearted coward invite...
Be Absorbed by Your Subject
Apply the blacksmith's homely principle when you are speaking. If you feel deeply about your subject you will be able to think of little else. Concentration is a process of distraction from less important matters. It is too late to think about the cu...
