With this entry, we come to the first thing that comes to mind for most of us when hear the word “rhetoric”: public speaking. Though I’ve stressed throughout that “rhetoric” includes any kind of persuasive communication, it was first and has longest been practiced in this form. Public speaking also acts as a microcosm of the Renaissance Man approach: it is multi-faceted, requires diligent practice, and becomes a deeply personal and individualized endeavor the more you pursue it. With that said, let’s jump in. The Main Hurdle: Fear Many folks struggle with public speaking. They find it hard and unpleasant and don’t know how to do better. It turns out…