02209cam a22003133u 4500 55128 UtSlPG 20260610134253.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13002955 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Pittenger, William, 1840-1904 Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-07-16 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It" by William Pittenger is a guidebook for developing the skill of extemporaneous speaking, written in the late 19th century. The book is aimed at individuals seeking to enhance their public speaking abilities, particularly focusing on speaking without prior preparation or scripts. It provides a framework for understanding the nuances of spontaneous speech and the methods necessary for effective delivery. The opening of the work establishes the author's credentials and his belief in the teachability of eloquence. Pittenger discusses the skepticism surrounding the study of oratory and argues against the notion that eloquence can only come naturally. He outlines the essential skills and preparations that can aid individuals in mastering public speaking, emphasizing that confidence can be gained through practice and understanding. The introduction also suggests that genuine, effective discourse lies between reading written speeches and casual conversation, with an appeal for practical exercises aimed at overcoming initial fears of public speaking. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Oratory https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55128 95960 95960