CHAPTER VIII. EMPHASIS

Ways of Emphasizing-Rules of Emphasis-Climax-

Cautions-Exercises.

CHAPTER IX. QUALITY.

Definitions-Atmosphere-Dominant Voice Qualities—In-

tellectual, Spiritual, and Vital Voices-Tone-Color-Emotions

-Word-coloring-Exercises.

CHAPTER X. VOCAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE

Definitions-Vocal Interpretation-Classification-Thought

Analysis-Written Work-Directions and Questions for
Written Work-Specific Illustrations.

PART TWO-PUBLIC SPEAKING

CHAPTER I. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

Introduction-General Preparation-Special Preparation—

Writing the Speech-Length of the Speech-Stage-fright—

Study and Practice.

CHAPTER II. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS THE AUDIENCE

General Characteristics-Kinds-Exercises.

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CHAPTER III. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS THE SPEECH

193

Material—Style-Unity-Clearness-Force-Elegance—Ex-

ercises.

CHAPTER IV. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS THE SPEAKER

209

Physical Qualities-Mental Qualities-Moral Qualities-

Styles of Delivery-Power-Exercises.

CHAPTER V. PHYSICAL EXPRESSION

228

Purpose-Universality-Natural Gestures-Classification of

Gestures-Mechanics of Gesture-On the Platform-A Clos-
ing Word-Exercises.

CHAPTER VI. FORMS OF PUBLIC ADDRESS

The Essay The Oration-Reproductions-The Popular

Lecture Exercises.

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CHAPTER VII. METHODS OF PREPARING AND DELIVERING A SPEECH

Reading a Speech-Speaking Memoriter-Speaking Extem-

pore Combined Method-Speaking Impromptu-Exercises.

CHAPTER VIII. EXTEMPORE SPEAKING

In Secondary Schools-Can Extempore Speaking be
Acquired?-Outline-Exercises.

CHAPTER IX. DEBATING

Introduction-Definitions-Proof-Evidence-Argument-

Structure Delivery-Manner of Delivery Judges-Ethics

of Debating-Exercises.

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ORAL READING