Six new sample speeches with commentary and three additional new speeches in chapters 14, 15, 16 and the following Appendices: "Giving Your First Speech" and "Speeches for Analysis and Discussion". These include two speeches of introduction, three informative speeches, three persuasive speeches, and one commemorative speech.
Speech checklists have now been added to several chapters.
New sample introduction and conclusion with commentary in chapter 9.
New sample preparation outline with commentary in chapter 10.
New Speech Videos: 10 new full speeches videos have been added, including a paired set of "Needs Improvement" and "Final Version" speeches. Both are informative speeches on "The Hidden World of Chili Peppers."
Expanded coverage of commemorative speaking in chapter 17, plus a new commemorative speech (My Crazy Aunt Sue) in the appendix at the end of the book (Speeches for Analysis and Discussion).
Thorough reworking of examples throughout the book to keep the material clear, interesting, and relevant to today's students.
The PowerPoint appendix, the CD-ROM, and online tutorials have all been updated to reflect changes in technology.
Internet Research sections have been thoroughly updated to keep pace with technological changes and the emergence of new web sites.
Videos on DVD: The Speeches for Analysis and Discussion VHS-Volumes 7 and 8 are also available on DVD with Closed Captioning. Volume 8 includes 19 full speeches, 10 of which are new.
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