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Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It

By William Pittenger
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A practical manual offers step-by-step instruction in developing fluent, accurate, and impressive extemporaneous public speaking, arguing that eloquence can be taught through disciplined preparation and practice. It outlines four methods of address, exercises in thought-gathering, planning, voice, gesture, imagination, and confidence, and guidance on overcoming initial fear and using debating societies. Detailed chapters explain constructing and using written plans, openings, progression, illustrative techniques, rhetoric, and after-speech conduct, and include model plans and examples to train speakers toward spontaneous yet structured delivery.

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William Pittenger

William Pittenger was an American author and speaker known for his works on public speaking and historical narratives. He gained prominence with his book "Capturing a Locomotive: A History of Secret Service in the Late War," which recounts his experiences during the Civil War. Pittenger also contributed significantly to the field of oratory, offering practical advice in titles such as "How to Become a Public Speaker" and "Extempore Speech: How to Acquire and Practice It." His writings reflect a blend of personal experience and instructional guidance, making him a notable figure in both historical and rhetorical literature.

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