Chapter 1 What Is Public Speaking?1
1.1 The Power of Public Speaking 2
1.2 The Definition of Public Speaking 7
1.3 Communication Process of Public Speaking 11
1.4 Good Speakers Are Good Listeners16
1.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech 20
Chapter 2 Stage Fright and Speaking Style23
2.1 Stage Fright24
2.2 Overcoming Your Stage Fright 29
2.3 Finding Your Own Speaking Style 35
2.4 Appreciating a Sample Speech 41
Chapter 3 Delivering Your Speech44
3.1 Methods of Delivery45
3.2 Using Your Voice Properly 50
3.3 Using Your Eye Contact Effectively 55
3.4 Using Your Body Language Appropriately58
3.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech 62
Chapter 4 Analyzing the Audience66
4.1 Audience-centeredness67
4.2 Choosing a Topic71
4.3 Determining the Purpose74
4.4 Phrasing the Central Idea79
4.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech 83
Chapter 5 Organizing the Body of the Speech86
5.1 Organizing Main Points 87
5.2 Supporting with Examples 91
5.3 Supporting with Statistics95
5.4 Supporting with Testimony98
5.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech102
Chapter 6 Beginning and Ending Your Speech106
6.1 Why Beginning Is Important 107
6.2 How to Have a Good Beginning110
6.3 How to Have a Good Ending 114
6.4 The Preparation Outline 119
6.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech123
Chapter 7 Group Presentation 126
7.1 What Is a Group Presentation? 127
7.2 How to Work Together 132
7.3 How to Make a Good Presentation136
7.4 Appreciating a Sample Speech139
Chapter 8 Wording 141
8.1 Using Language Accurately and Appropriately142
8.2 Using Language Clearly 147
8.3 Using Language Vividly 151
8.4 Appreciating a Sample Speech155
Chapter 9 Speaking to Inform159
9.1 Types of Informative Speeches 160
9.2 Tips for Informative Speeches165
9.3 Using Pictures or Realia168
9.4 Appreciating a Sample Speech 172
Chapter 10 Speaking to Persuade175
10.1 Two Types of Persuasive Speeches 176
10.2 Organization of a Persuasive Speech 180
10.3 Persuasive Strategies (I) 185
10.4 Persuasive Strategies(II)189
10.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech 193
Chapter 11 Speaking on Special Occasions 197
11.1 Introduction Speech 198
11.2 Presentation Speech and Acceptance Speech 201
11.3 Commemorative Speech206
11.4 Appreciating a Sample Speech 209
Chapter 12 Speaking Contests 212
12.1 Introduction to English Speaking Contests213
12.2 Prepared Speech 216
12.3 Impromptu Speech220
12.4 Answering Questions224
12.5 Appreciating a Sample Speech 228
附录:名言警句及谚语 232