3. Give original examples of the kinds of word-studies referred to on pages 337

and 338.

 

4. Deliver a short talk on any subject, using at least five words which have not

been previously in your "dynamic" vocabulary.

 

5. Make a list of the unfamiliar words found in any address you may select.

 

6. Deliver a short extemporaneous speech giving your opinions on the merits and

demerits of the use of unusual words in public speaking.

 

7. Try to find an example of the over-use of unusual words in a speech.

 

8. Have you used reference books in word studies? If so, state with what result.

 

9. Find as many synonyms and antonyms as possible for each of the following

words: Excess, Rare, Severe, Beautiful, Clear, Happy, Difference, Care,

Skillful, Involve, Enmity, Profit, Absurd, Evident, Faint, Friendly, Harmony,

Hatred, Honest, Inherent.

 

FOOTNOTES:

 

[Footnote 32: _How to Attract and Hold an Audience_, J. Berg Esenwein.]