• DocumentCode
    1521947
  • Title

    Cadence: The key to effective speech writing

  • Author

    Boston, B.O.

  • Author_Institution
    Wordsmith Inc., Reston, VA, USA
  • Issue
    4
  • fYear
    1987
  • Firstpage
    227
  • Lastpage
    228
  • Abstract
    The author emphasizes the speechwriter´s need to consider how words will sound when spoken. He stresses the idea that cadence is critical to speeches because from it arises audience involvement, force, harmony, and dignity. Suggestions are given on the uses of rhythm in speaking.
  • Keywords
    technical presentation; audience involvement; cadence; dignity; effective speech writing; force; harmony; rhythm; speeches; Art; Ear; Editorials; Remuneration; Speech; Writing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0361-1434
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/TPC.1987.6449090
  • Filename
    6449090