Analysis of the Principles of Rhetorical Delivery: As Applied in Reading and Speaking (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ebenezer Porter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365409340 ISBN 13: 9780365409342

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Master the art of persuasive speaking with practical, time-tested guidance.

This edition of Analysis of the Principles of Rhetorical Delivery shows how to read aloud with impact, study classic eloquence, and apply techniques to your own speaking practice.

Drawing from historic speeches and rhetorical exercises, this work examines how voice, emphasis, and cadence shape meaning. It offers concrete guidance for understanding how audiences react to delivery, and why certain modes of expression move listeners more than others. Readers will find exercises and examples that illuminate how to marshal argument and emotion without sacrificing clarity.

The book blends analysis with practice, guiding readers through exercises on emphasis, reading aloud, and the effective use of language in public speaking. It highlights the role of rhythm, tone, and pacing in communicating ideas and values, making it a useful reference for students, teachers, actors, and anyone who wants to speak with greater confidence.

• Clarifies how delivery affects meaning and persuasion.
• Offers practical exercises to improve emphasis and rhythm.
• Includes examples from classical and historical rhetoric to study style and structure.
• Targets readers seeking clearer, more confident public speaking.

Ideal for readers of rhetoric, speech, or public speaking guides who want to refine their expressive voice and understanding of delivery.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365409340
• ISBN 13: 9780365409342
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 410