| Description |
159 pages ; 21 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Part I. About speaking: How to use this book -- How to choose and use quotes and jokes -- The 3-step fail-safe structure for a speech -- Stick to 4 points -- 5 killer opening strategies -- 6 last minute resources -- 7 facts that can spice up almost any speech -- Pro tips -- Questions to ask -- Your fallback -- Speak about speaking -- The Art of using AV -- The Tricks of toasting -- Proper roasting -- What's a keynote? -- Being the MC -- Dealing with future speaking invitations -- Part II. Gems you can use |
| Summary |
How many people enjoy making speeches or toasts? Speaking in public and preparing at the last minute can be a nerve-wracking experience for most of us. This helpful guide is for everyone who needs to figure out what to say and how to say it in a hurry. Whatever the occasion or topic, you'll prepare in record time and get invaluable tips on delivering your speech or toast flawlessly. In Last Minute Speeches and Toasts, Andrew Frothingham gives you useful tips and ideas on how to make a winning last minute speech or toast. You'll find helpful advice and reassurance including: Tips on how to choose and use quotes and jokes within the speech or toast; Six last minute resources to use; Little-known tricks of toasting; Killer openers to launch your speech or toast in the right direction; Seven facts that can spice up almost any speech; and easy-to-use event-specific material. Whether it's an awards banquet toast or a keynote speech, whether it's serious or funny, or anywhere in between, Last Minute Speeches or Toasts is your lifeline, your key to a perfect presentation |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Essays.
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Speechwriting.
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Speeches, addresses, etc.
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Writing.
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Speech.
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Language.
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Communication.
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| Genre/Form |
Toasts (Speeches)
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Handbook.
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Popular Work.
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Speeches.
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| LC no. |
00050712 |
| ISBN |
1564144933 paper |
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