![]() ![]() With expert advice that will appeal to everyone from experienced CEOs to those writing that all-important wedding speech, this is destined to be the definitive text in this area. Using extensive research based on empirical evidence, Max has developed a new and provocative way of looking at speech making, providing the reader with practical and simple guidelines, exercises and tips to improve performance, including:-advice on the use of classical rhetoric-how to write a speech when in a rush-the myths surrounding visual aids -the use of body language. ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS Clip - 'Lend Me Your Ears' (1993) Mel BrooksPLOT:Crusading nobleman Robin of Loxley (Cary Elwes) escapes from prison in Jerusalem. In Lend Me Your Ears, Max Atkinson - a highly experienced speaker and trainer, having been involved in speech writing for business, politics and the arts for 30 years - uses the findings of recent scientific research combined with the rules of classical rhetoric to highlight the secrets of successful persuasion. ![]() Yet research has shown that audiences are deeply dissatisfied with this mode of public speaking. Its appropriate if the person to whom you ask the question 1) understands you 2) would ask the same question of you if your roles were reversed and 3) would not correct your usage by saying condescendingly 'Do you mean lend me your axe'. ![]() It brings the best literary gems across genres and authors to the discerning reader. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. While it surely accomplishes this aim, it does much more. The past twenty years has seen the emergence of an industry standard model of presentation - the slide show. Lend Me Your Ears: The Puffin Book of Elocution Pieces, edited by Terry O’Brien, is supposed to help students who are working on their elocution skills. ![]()
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