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Speaker's lifetime library (edition 1979)

by Leonard Spinrad, Thelma Spinrad (Joint Author.)

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Speech Ideas to Last a Lifetime

When I receive a speechwriting assignment, inevitably I consult this amazing guide. Contained in this one book are all the vital elements for a great speech.

There are countless speech ideas, organized by occasion, date and topic contained in the books four major sections.
• Section 1 contains an assortment of quotations, definitions and anecdotes arranged under more than 150 subject headings.
• Section 2 contains apt comparisons. Here is your inspirati0on for those colorful and memorable similes, metaphors, symbols and opposites.
• Section 3 is the Date and Date Book. This information contains a introductory hook for almost any speech.
• Section 4 is the special occasion book. It is loaded with material for a myriad of events.

The only speaker who does not need this book is the person who has never been at a loss for an idea. For the rest of us mere mortals, this guide contains more ideas than you will employ in several lifetimes. ( )
1 vote PointedPundit | Mar 29, 2008 |
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Ideas for speeches (or blogs), in four major "Volumes".
• Volume 1 contains assorted Subjects (more than 150), with Definition, Quotations, Aphorisms of usage, Anecdotage, and Facts.
• Volume 2 word comparisons. The listed items include usage, similes, metaphors, symbols, and opposites.
• Volume 3 is a Date Book, listing notable events for every date of the year, with examples of usage in Introductions.
• Volume 4 Lists special occasions, including holidays and funerals. ( )
  keylawk | Dec 23, 2018 |
Speech Ideas to Last a Lifetime

When I receive a speechwriting assignment, inevitably I consult this amazing guide. Contained in this one book are all the vital elements for a great speech.

There are countless speech ideas, organized by occasion, date and topic contained in the books four major sections.
• Section 1 contains an assortment of quotations, definitions and anecdotes arranged under more than 150 subject headings.
• Section 2 contains apt comparisons. Here is your inspirati0on for those colorful and memorable similes, metaphors, symbols and opposites.
• Section 3 is the Date and Date Book. This information contains a introductory hook for almost any speech.
• Section 4 is the special occasion book. It is loaded with material for a myriad of events.

The only speaker who does not need this book is the person who has never been at a loss for an idea. For the rest of us mere mortals, this guide contains more ideas than you will employ in several lifetimes. ( )
1 vote PointedPundit | Mar 29, 2008 |
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