Speech CompositionF. S. Crofts & Company, 1937 - 385 pages |
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Page 85
... example , the proposi- tion might be , " I want you to understand the commercial uses of liquid air . " In speeches to stimulate and to convince , the proposition as- sumes greatest importance and must be phrased with greatest care ...
... example , the proposi- tion might be , " I want you to understand the commercial uses of liquid air . " In speeches to stimulate and to convince , the proposition as- sumes greatest importance and must be phrased with greatest care ...
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... example , how the . liquid consonants and the vowels in the following words suggest the pleasing sound or motion signified ; the smooth - riding vehi- cle , the gliding boat , the murmur of waters , the hum of bees . Then contrast the ...
... example , how the . liquid consonants and the vowels in the following words suggest the pleasing sound or motion signified ; the smooth - riding vehi- cle , the gliding boat , the murmur of waters , the hum of bees . Then contrast the ...
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... example , we are at once shown that as the predicate determines the aspect under which the subject is to be conceived , it should be placed first ; and the striking effect produced by so placing it becomes comprehensible . Take the oft ...
... example , we are at once shown that as the predicate determines the aspect under which the subject is to be conceived , it should be placed first ; and the striking effect produced by so placing it becomes comprehensible . Take the oft ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE | 3 |
THE SPEAKERS PERSONAL PROBLEMS | 9 |
THE SPEECH PURPOSE | 52 |
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