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First Principles of Speech Training

First Principles of Speech Training

Avery, Elizabeth
Dorsey, Jane
Sickels, Vera

Hardcover

General ReferencePublic Speaking & Speech Writing

ISBN10: 1025657535
ISBN13: 9781025657530
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 562
Weight: 2.11
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
First Principles of Speech Training is a comprehensive foundational guide dedicated to the study and practice of effective oral communication. Developed by experts Elizabeth Avery, Jane Dorsey, and Vera Sickels, this work provides a systematic approach to mastering the art of speech, focusing on both the physiological mechanics and the artistic elements of the human voice. The text covers essential topics such as breathing, resonance, articulation, and the nuances of English phonetics, offering a structured path toward vocal clarity and precision.

Beyond technical exercises, the book explores the interpretative and expressive qualities required for successful public address and oral reading. It emphasizes the importance of poise, tonal variety, and the psychological aspects of communication in conveying meaning to an audience. Designed as a pedagogical tool, First Principles of Speech Training serves as an invaluable resource for students of rhetoric, educators, and individuals looking to refine their professional speaking abilities. This classic educational work remains a significant contribution to the fields of language arts and speech science, illustrating the timeless principles of clear and persuasive speech.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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