Abstract: This 10th edition book has the essential features of the original book as written by Professor Monroe. Monroe originated the "Monroe's Motivated Sequence" which forms the conceptual core of so many successful persuasive and actuative speeches. Monroe also introduced a "three-step process" to teaching speech. Topics covered in the book include: public speaking skills; the basic elements of speechmaking; listening; speaker-audience interaction; planning and preparing speeches; choosing speech subjects and purposes; analyzing the audience and occasion; using motivational appeals in speech preparation; finding and using supporting materials; adapting the speech structure to audiences; beginning and ending the speech; outlining the speech; using visuals; developing speeches to persuade, inform and entertain. This book includes several sample speeches for study and analysis as well as recommended supplementary reading.