Dowis, Richard,   1930- <br/><br/>
The lost art of the great speech :   how to write it, how to deliver it /  
Richard Dowis. 
 - New York, NY :   American Management Association (AMACOM),   2000 
 - xiv, 272 p. ;  23 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Foreword; Chapter One: Opportunity Knocks; Chapter Two: Before You Speak; Chapter Three: Preparing to Write; Chapter Four: Outlining and Organizing; Chapter Five: Beginning Well; Chapter Six: The Best of References; Chapter Seven: Watch Your Language; Chapter Eight: Write It Right, Say It Right; Chapter Nine: ''Secrets'' of the Pros; Chapter Ten: Wisdom of the Ages; Chapter Eleven: Get Personal; Chapter Twelve: Statistics and Other Lies; Chapter Thirteen: Closing the Speech; Chapter Fourteen: ''I have the honor to present . . .'' Chapter Fifteen: More Than Words Can SayChapter Sixteen: The Final Stages; Chapter Seventeen: And So to Speak; Appendix A: An Editing Checklist for Speech Writers; Appendix B: Resources for Speakers and Speech Writers; Index 
<br/><br/> Learn to give powerful speeches that capture an audience's attention and drive home a message. Lost Art of the Great Speech covers every essential element of a great speech, including outlining and organizing, beginning with a bang, making use of action verbs and vivid nouns, and handling questions from the audience.<br/> 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0814470548 9780814470541 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Arte de hablar en público<br/>Oratoria
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN 4121  / D746l 2000 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>808.5/1