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Lucas, Stephen 1946-

The art of public speaking / Stephen E. Lucas. - 5th ed. - New York : McGraw-Hill, c1995. - xxiii, 469 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Online version:
Lucas, Stephen, 1946-
Art of public speaking.
New York : McGraw-Hill, ©1995
(OCoLC)894771095

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Speaking in public --
Ethics and public speaking --
Listening --
Selecting a topic and purpose --
Analyzing the audience --
Gathering materials --
Supporting your ideas --
Organizing the body of the speech --
Beginning and ending the speech --
Outlining the speech --
Using language --
Delivery --
Using visual aids --
Speaking to inform --
Speaking to persuade --
Methods of persuasion --
Speaking on special occasions --
Speaking in small groups --
Speeches for analysis and discussion. TOC

This text provides step-by-step instruction in the preparation and presentation of speeches, including current issues such as multiculturalism, changing demographics and their influence on audience analysis, non-sexist language, and the role of argumentation in persuasive speaking.



ISBN: 0070390150 9780070390157

LCCN: 94030496

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public speaking.
English Literature

LC Class. No.: PN4121 / .L72 1995

Dewey Class. No.: 808.51 / LAU 1995