Speech CompositionF. S. Crofts & Company, 1937 - 385 pages |
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Page 124
... attention , let us examine in greater detail than heretofore the nature of attention . It is a commonly accepted fact that , to sustain attention , we must keep the thought moving , must show it ever in a new aspect . Let us see why ...
... attention , let us examine in greater detail than heretofore the nature of attention . It is a commonly accepted fact that , to sustain attention , we must keep the thought moving , must show it ever in a new aspect . Let us see why ...
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... attention . When we can keep our attention firmly fixed upon a line of conduct , to the exclusion of all competitors , our decision is already made . " 18 Even two generations ago William James insisted : " What holds attention ...
... attention . When we can keep our attention firmly fixed upon a line of conduct , to the exclusion of all competitors , our decision is already made . " 18 Even two generations ago William James insisted : " What holds attention ...
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... attention sustained for more than a few seconds at a time , " says William James.15 " What is called sustained voluntary attention is a repetition of successive efforts which bring back the topic to the mind . The topic once brought ...
... attention sustained for more than a few seconds at a time , " says William James.15 " What is called sustained voluntary attention is a repetition of successive efforts which bring back the topic to the mind . The topic once brought ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE | 3 |
THE SPEAKERS PERSONAL PROBLEMS | 9 |
THE SPEECH PURPOSE | 52 |
Copyright | |
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