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Using Stories and Humor: Grab Your Audience
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Item specifics
- Condition
- EAN
- 9780205268931
- ISBN
- 9780205268931
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0205268935
ISBN-13
9780205268931
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1172480
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Using Stories and Humor : Grab Your Audience
Subject
Theater / General, Public Speaking
Publication Year
1997
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Performing Arts, Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
98-140267
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
808.5/1
Table Of Content
1.A History of Humans: A History of Storytelling. 2.How Stories Affect the Listener. 3.Types of Stories and Their Use by Professional Speakers. 4.Where Stories Come From. 5.Finding Stories in Everyday Life. 6.Shaping the Stories. 7.Using Stories Wisely. 8.Working with Your Stories. 9.Using Humor from the Platform. 10.Where to Find Your Sense of Humor. 11.Creating Humor. Bibliography.
Synopsis
The power of narrative and humor to make a speech truly memorable is the subject of this engagingly written, concise volume. The author, an award-winning speaker/speechwriter and a former teacher, has created a helpful compendium of information on two important areas of public speaking: how to tell stories that will affect audiences and bring home key points, and how to use humor to win the audience over and to put them in the most receptive mood for the speaker's message. With many real-world examples and exercises to bring the material to life and a wealth of lists that provide important tips for speakers, this text will be a useful addition to the library of anyone who wants to make a point that the audience remembers long after the speech is over., With endorsements from two of the largest and most influential public speaking groups -- the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International-- this book is written by an award-winning speaker and storyteller. Stories add depth and interest to any presentation. They get an audience listening, add a change of pace, teach without preaching, provide a context for information, and create a bond between the speaker and the audience. This practical, down-to-earth guide will teach readers how to use stories and humor to support their speaking objectives. From the apparently "spontaneous" story that's planned well in advance to an entire presentation that is a story, the author demonstrates how professional speakers use stories and humor, and shows how readers can use these elements to add polish and appeal to their own speeches and presentations. Readers will find a wealth of step-by-step ideas, tips, worksheets, and exercises to help you make effective use of stories. They'll discover how to create the critical elements of successful stories, learn how to see with a storyteller's eye, master techniques like foreshadowing and pace to create interest and drama. They will even find out how to become a likable narrator, keep their presentation balanced, and fresh - even when called upon to repeat it often. This is an ideal reference for professionals and novice speakers who want be remembered by their audiences. Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series.
LC Classification Number
PN4121.S4858 1998
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