The Making of an Orator
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Hardcover
- New

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- Title
- The Making of an Orator
- Author
- John O'connor Power
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0666124434
- ISBN 13
- 9780666124432
- Item weight
- 737 grams
Sharpen your public speaking with timeless wisdom on voice, rhythm, and preparation.
The Making of an Orator offers practical guidance on how to train the speaking voice, read aloud with clarity, and convey meaning with force. Drawing on examples from ancient and modern masters, this guide shows how good reading and speaking go hand in hand and why voice training is essential for any aspiring speaker.
This edition frames elocution as a learnable craft, not just a natural talent. It explains how to develop articulation, pronunciation, emphasis, and pauses, and how to adapt delivery for different audiences and occasions. You’ll find methods for preparing speeches, balancing memory and spontaneity, and using modulation to keep listeners engaged. The book also discusses the role of preparation, the balance between writing and extempore speaking, and the enduring value of eloquent speech in public life.- Clear, accessible guidance on developing a confident, audible speaking voice
- Practical exercises for articulation, pronunciation, and proper emphasis
- Tips on pacing, pauses, and vocal modulation to elevate reading and speaking
- Examples and analysis drawn from celebrated orators of the past and present
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