CHAPTER VIII

DELIVERING THE ARGUMENT

I. Methods of delivering the argument 153

1. Reading 153

2. Memorizing the argument verbatim 154

3. Memorizing the argument by ideas 155

II. Physical preparation for delivery 158

1. Position 159

2. Voice 160

3. Emphasis 162

4. Key, rate, and inflection 162

5. Gesture 164

6. Transitions 165

7. Presenting charts 166

III. Mental preparation for delivery 167

1. Directness 167

2. Earnestness 169

3. Confidence 170

_PART II_

THE THEORY OF ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE