Practice Book, Leland Powers School by Leland Todd Powers

Description

Practice Book by Leland Todd Powers is an instructional text centered on vocal expression and effective communication, probably written in the early 20th century. The book is designed as a training manual for students of elocution and public speaking, focusing on exercises and literary selections that enhance delivery and expressiveness. The opening of the book begins with acknowledgments to various publishers for allowing the reprinting of copyrighted selections, which indicate that the text is likely a compilation of exercises based on renowned literary works. The initial chapters introduce exercises aimed at developing vocal vitality, clarity of thought, and emotional engagement. They may feature notable excerpts from famous poets and authors, utilizing these pieces to illustrate the principles of expression and oratory, thereby serving both as practice material and as inspiration for students aiming to improve their speaking abilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)