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The Lost Art Of the Great Speech: How to Write One--How to Deliver It (Paperback)

by Richard Dowis (Author) "Winston Churchill was arguably the most eloquent and dynamic speaker of the twentieth century ..." (more)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: AMACOM (Jun 1 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0814470548
ISBN-13: 978-0814470541
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 69 g

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"[Dowis]...provides refreshing...insights, peppered with dry humor, about how [to] create and present a speech from start to finish."

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A great speech is more than just a slick presentation. It requires interesting ideas, presented in a clear and memorable way. This presentation guide is designed to help people master every aspect of public speaking, from researching and writing the speech to preparing the manuscript, delivering the speech, and handling questions from the audience. Each chapter reproduces excerpts from some of the most eloquent and powerful speeches throughout history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Resource for Speakers, Oct 2 2002

By	F. Hamilton "fran@grammarandmore.com" (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Richard Dowis spends no time lamenting this lost art. Instead he focuses his energy on its resurrection.

Dowis's background in journalism and public relations provided the foundation for his writing a remarkably readable book. His conversational style serves as a model for the language you would want to hear -- and use -- in a speech. Frequent headings and an especially legible font also contribute to the book's readability.

In _The Lost Art of the Great Speech_, Dowis addresses every conceivable aspect of this topic -- from deciding whether to accept a speaking engagement to "leveraging" a speech by converting it to one or more publishable articles. The book takes a holistic approach to speech writing. Chapters follow the process of speech preparation, including delivery as well as crafting. In addition, Dowis discusses topics such as how to write a speech to be delivered by someone else and how to introduce a speaker.

Each chapter includes pertinent excerpts from actual speeches, many taken from the business world, and also includes a full speech or a substantial excerpt of a speech by a well-known person. Many of these speeches have historical significance. Having asserted that "reading and listening to speeches is one of the keys to learning how to write and deliver them," Dowis supplies us with many examples to study.

Dowis devotes several chapters to rhetorical devices that can lift a speech from the respectable to the eloquent. To illustrate how rhetoric can immortalize a concept, he compares several versions of an idea that appeared in speeches by famous Americans.

In addition to a detailed index, _The Lost Art of the Great Speech_ includes two helpful appendices: An Editing Checklist for Speech Writers and Resources for Speakers and Speech Writers.

_The Lost Art of the Great Speech_ is a valuable resource for anyone who might have the opportunity to address a group of people. Although it does not include study questions or practice exercises, it would be an excellent book for a class of high school or college students as well as for adults who are studying independently.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a terrific book!, Aug 9 2001

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Although this book was written for business folk, it serves as a tremendous text for high school students. The suggestions are clear, the models exemplary, and the writing concise. Also, the texts of speeches that end nearly every chapter are well-chosen. AND there's a handy appendix listing resources for speakers and writers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, May 4 2001

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For those of you who don't like text book reads but need the information, this is the book for you. This book gives useful information and useful hints on speech writing and speech giving. It is the best of Speech Communication classes and everyday ideas for the beginner in public speaking and the expert speech writer.

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Before you open your mouth again, open this book. Author Richard Dowis issues a call to oratory greatness in the form of a personal memoir and a professional manual. Read more

Published on April 12 2001 by Rolf Dobelli

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The most comprehensive book on giving speeches I've come across. Very easy to read and grasp just what helps you.

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