Talks on Talking

Name: Talks on Talking
Author: Grenville Kleiser

By Grenville Kleiser

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The text offers practical guidance for everyday conversation and public speaking, balancing naturalness with cultivated technique. It surveys types of talkers and common phrases, voice production and throat care, storytelling and dramatic elements, and advice for salesmen, preachers, and public speakers. Emphasis falls on brevity, appropriateness, memorization when necessary, audience awareness, and avoiding offense. Chapters include do's and don'ts, tips for manner and presence, and considerations of rhetoric and advertisement. Illustrative anecdotes and concrete exercises accompany prescriptive points to help readers develop confidence, clarity, and persuasive, sincere speech.

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Grenville Kleiser

Grenville Kleiser was an influential author and speaker known for his contributions to the field of public speaking and communication. His works, such as "Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases" and "Successful Methods of Public Speaking," provide practical guidance for improving speech and vocabulary. Kleiser's writings emphasize the importance of effective communication in both personal and professional contexts. He also authored "Impromptu"; or, How to Think on Your Feet, which offers strategies for thinking quickly and articulately in spontaneous speaking situations. Through his books, Kleiser has left a lasting impact on those seeking to enhance their oratory skills.