3. What is the effect of too much force in a speech? Too little?

 

4. Note some uninteresting conversation or ineffective speech, and tell why it

failed.

 

5. Suggest how it might be improved.

 

6. Why do speeches have to be spoken with more force than do conversations?

 

7. Read aloud the selection on page 84, using the technical principles outlined

in chapters III to VIII, but neglect to put any force behind the interpretation.

What is the result?

 

8. Reread several times, doing your best to achieve force.

 

9. Which parts of the selection on page 84 require the most force?

 

10. Write a five-minute speech not only discussing the errors of those who

exaggerate and those who minimize the use of force, but by imitation show their

weaknesses. Do not burlesque, but closely imitate.

 

11. Give a list of ten themes for public addresses, saying which seem most

likely to require the frequent use of force in delivery.