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from How to Win an Argument. An Ancient Guide to the Art of Persuasion by Marcus Tullius Cicero. Selected, edited and translated by James M. May. Princeton University Press, Princeton and Oxford Copyright 2016. A Key caroni in cheat sheet for effective speaking one. Nature, art and practice practice practice. These are the three requisites for becoming an effective speaker. The good speaker must possess certain qualities bestowed by nature, for example, a pleasant voice and the ability to project it. Knowledge of the systematic body of rhetorical precepts that is, mastery of the art of rhetoric is likewise essential. Finally, one's natural gifts and knowledge of the rules must be polished and enhanced by diligent and purposeful. Practice to eloquence is a powerful weapon. The human capacity for thought and the ability to express that thought through persuasive speech are according to kick a row. What separate humans from all other creatures when channeled correctly and informed by good thinking, eloquent speech is the most powerful weapon for affecting good in society. The most gifted speakers should always keep in mind the power that their speech wields over others and use it for the betterment of their communities. three. Identify. Arrange, memorize when setting out to construct an argument or a speech. One should first identify the pointed issue and discover appropriate material for proving it. Next. Arranged that material effectively and strategically apply a fitting style, then if necessary, committed to memory, and finally employ appropriate ways to deliver the argument. These are the so called activities of a speaker outlining the tasks and the order in which to construct an effective speech. The 1st 3 activities can also be employed effectively in written composition. Four. Not by logic alone. Persuasion involves more than simply arguing logically. The speaker has available three sources of persuasion. Rational argumentation proof based on character and emotional appeal. Aristotle identified these sources of proof or persuasion, and kick a row recommends using all of them to teach to delight and to move our audience. One can argue using the tools of logic. For example, deductive and inductive reasoning is illustrated by the syllogism and example, or rely on proof based in the portrayal of one's character or persuade by appealing to the emotions. There are times and places for each, and the skillful speaker will know when and where to engage these various modes of proof. Five. Know your audience when actually composing the words sentences in paragraphs of an argument or a speech. The speaker should remember that different styles exist and that a particular occasion and audience demand a particular and suitable style. Be it the plane, middle or grand, it makes a difference whether one is arguing with a friend or presenting a position paper in a class or arguing a brief before a court of law. The effective speaker will adapt his or her level of style, according to the occasion and the audience that is being addressed. Six. Be clear, Be correct. Regardless of the particular style adopted, speakers will assiduously apply the virtues or quality of style to their speech and argument, correctness, clarity, distinction and appropriateness. No matter the stylistic level at which an argument is pitched, the speaker must ensure that the language employed is correct in its syntax and grammar. That it is expressed in the clearest possible way that it is made distinctive by the use of figures of thought and speech, and that it is entirely appropriate to the time, occasion and audience. Seven. Delivery matters. Sometimes it's not what you say. But how you say it kick a row, understood and appreciated the power of delivery. That is the way a speech or argument is presented. All of us perhaps have experienced a teacher who was in possession of a brilliant intellect and encyclopedic knowledge of a subject but could not present that material clearly and cogently. Conversely, we have perhaps also heard a politician or a salesman sweep people off their feet with a dazzling presentation that, under closer inspection, lacks any real substance. Effective delivery of an argument or a speech employing both voice and gesture skillfully can be the decisive factor in winning an argument. Eight Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and more. Kiichiro believed strongly in finding good models to imitate the best speakers, air those who have identified excellent models and who have made it a habit to imitate their strengths while leaving aside their weaknesses. Several models are worthy of consideration, gleaning what is best from each nine. The pen is often might here than the sword, the tongue, maybe a gifted speakers, most important weapon. But the pen, according to kick a row, is close behind. If you wish to improve your speaking ability. Writing and writing variously and much is key. Coro maintains the key to achieving your goal. 10 words without substance are hollow things. Kia Rowe believes firmly that the most effective, persuasive speech follows naturally from the underlying subject matter. Without solid and extensive knowledge is a foundation. The words that flow from a speaker's mouth are nothing but Childs prattle. For this reason, kick arose. Ideal Speaker is one who not only knows and understands the rules as outlined in the art of rhetoric but even more importantly, is a person who is steeped in the knowledge of literature, history, law, philosophy. In short, in all of those subjects we know today as the liberal arts, as an earlier Roman Cato, the elder was fond of saying, Um tinny. Very besa Quinn tour grasped the subject. The words will follow.