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Author
Publisher
Meriwether Pub
Pub. Date
c1995.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
183 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the strategies behind original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, humor, drama, poetic and prose interpretation, expository speaking, and other forensic competition components.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"For anyone who has ever been inspired by a TED talk, this is an insiders guide to creating talks that are unforgettable. Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audiences worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful than...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan isn't one to avoid arguments. He relishes them, as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value-and can also simply be fun. Arguments are everywhere-and especially given the fierce debates we're all embroiled...
4) Hablar bien en público de una vez por todas: una guía práctica para expresarnos mejor ante los demás
Author
Publisher
Oceano
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
178 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 1 demostration disc.
Language
Español
Description
This practical guide is intended for men and women interested in improving the way they speak before a group. It teaches, step by step, drawing on examples, advice, and anecdotes, all of which are necessary to be able to express oneself with clarity, eloquence, and effectiveness. It also gives guidelines to control our insecurities in front of a crowd and to project an image of confidence and enthusiasm. The author has studied topics that range from...
Author
Publisher
Westway Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
xvii, 285 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Winning presentations at hearings and trials begin and end with persuasive oral advocacy delivered from the heart. It convices judges and juries that you are trustworthy and knowledgeable. This book gives you everyting you need. Discover valuable insights from interviews with the greatest trial and appellate lawyers in the country and tried-and-true principles to give yourself the best chance to succeed every time"--from cover.
Author
Publisher
Joy Street Books
Pub. Date
c1991.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages: color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Arthur's essay wins a contest and he has to read it to the President in a special ceremony at the White House.
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Because she is afraid to read an essay aloud in English class, young Patricia is invited to take Mr. Wayne's drama class where she paints sets, participates in fun exercises, and memorizes every part in the play the others are rehearsing.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will Clark be able to overcome his fears?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
"A life-long speech competitor, Leela loves nothing more than crushing the competition, all while wearing a smile. But when she meets the incorrigible Firoze Darcy, a debater from an elitist private school, Leela can't stand him. Unfortunately, he'll be competing in the state league, so their paths are set to collide. But why attempt to tolerate Firoze when Leela can one-up him? The situation is more complicated than Leela anticipated, though, and...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old Ava Andrews has a Technicolor interior with a gray shell. On the inside, she bubbles with ideas and plans. On the outside, everyone except her best friend, Zelia, thinks she doesn't talk or, worse, is stuck-up. What nobody knows is that Ava has invisible disabilities: anxiety and a heart condition.Ava hopes middle school will be a fresh start, but when Zelia moves across the country and Ava's Nana Linda pushes her to speak up about...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When Brayden talks, his words get caught in his mouth. He has bumpy speech--and that's okay! Sometimes, though, he doesn't feel anyone really understands what it feels like to be a person who stutters. Then Brayden meets Joe Biden, who knows exactly how he feels and inspires him to be more confident. But when Mr. Biden asks Brayden to give a big speech in front of the whole nation, will Brayden be brave enough to speak up and speak out? Brayden Speaks...
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