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100 1 _aLawrence, Edwin Gordon,
_d1859-1950
245 1 0 _aHow to Master the Spoken Word :
_bDesigned as a Self-Instructor for all who would Excel in the Art of Public Speaking
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-08-30
508 _aProduced by John Hagerson and Mrs. Faith Ball
520 _a"How to Master the Spoken Word" by Edwin Gordon Lawrence is a self-instructional guide for mastering public speaking written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive manual designed to help individuals excel in the art of oratory through practical techniques and methodologies. The author focuses on vital aspects such as voice control, speech construction, and effective delivery, making it a valuable resource for aspiring public speakers. The opening of the text introduces the purpose of the book, highlighting the need for a practical approach to learning the art of speaking well. Lawrence discusses the importance of vocal techniques, emphasizing the role of inflection, emphasis, and the arrangement of words in conveying meaning and engaging an audience. He positions this guide as a substitute for traditional teaching methods, aiming to empower readers to practice and hone their speaking skills independently or with the assistance of a teacher. Overall, the beginning of the book lays a strong foundation for the subsequent exploration of oratory techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOratory
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57813
999 _c98642
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