Talk the Talk.Talk The Talk Alim Merali Gravitas grav·i·tas n. 1. Substance; weightiness: a frivolous biography that lacks the gravitas of its subject. 2. Publishing 17008-90 Avenue, Suite 454, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5T 1L6 0973868201 $25.95 1-780-619-5340 www.talkthetalk.ca Talk The Talk: Speech And Debate Made Easy by Alim Merali (a past Canadian Student Debating Federation National Champion and professional debate training expert) methodically me·thod·i·cal also me·thod·ic adj. 1. Arranged or proceeding in regular, systematic order. 2. Characterized by ordered and systematic habits or behavior. See Synonyms at orderly. explains the tools and strategies necessary for students to excel at Verb 1. excel at - be good at; "She shines at math" shine at excel, surpass, stand out - distinguish oneself; "She excelled in math" debate. Merali illustrates key concepts with examples and includes full debates with commentary and analysis. Coverall cov·er·all n. A loose-fitting one-piece work garment worn to protect clothes. Often used in the plural. Noun 1. coverall - a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing all of the key areas that student debaters need to know in order to succeed, Talk The Talk discusses how to craft and deliver speeches effectively, explains what it takes to win rounds, provides special focus on two essential debate skills (developing top-notch arguments and clashing with the other team's points), and surveys techniques for specific style of parliamentary, cross- examination, and forum debating. Talk The Talk is essential, strongly recommended reading for all aspiring as·pire intr.v. as·pired, as·pir·ing, as·pires 1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to stardom. 2. practitioners of the art of debating. |
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