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David Crystal demystifies eloquence through a linguistic lens, examining how pitch, pace, prosody, humor, and technology shape persuasive speaking. He contextualizes everyday scenarios—wedding speeches, business presentations, storytelling—and digs into iconic oratory, including a detailed analysis of Barack Obama’s 2008 "Yes we can" address. Crystal explains the psychological impact of verbal excellence and why certain cultures or individuals are perceived as more eloquent.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Education & Language/Linguistics
Authors: David Crystal
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