Speech CompositionF. S. Crofts & Company, 1937 - 385 pages |
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Page 135
... influences that merely " giving facts " or " proving the case " is insufficient . To be sure , facts and proof are neces ... influence by argument . " But these are descriptive words , giving us no insight into the methods of persuasion ...
... influences that merely " giving facts " or " proving the case " is insufficient . To be sure , facts and proof are neces ... influence by argument . " But these are descriptive words , giving us no insight into the methods of persuasion ...
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... influence human nature gain much from supposing that men will respond to only the highest motives . A lawyer who makes it clear that he expects only justice from a jury will come nearer getting it than one who takes a critical attitude ...
... influence human nature gain much from supposing that men will respond to only the highest motives . A lawyer who makes it clear that he expects only justice from a jury will come nearer getting it than one who takes a critical attitude ...
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... influence of seating on , 153 ; influence of rit- ual on , 153 ; and circular response , 154 ; and suggestion , 156 ; and the radio speech , 294 Auditorium , influence on audience , 152 Auditor's viewpoint , 143 et seq . Authority , use ...
... influence of seating on , 153 ; influence of rit- ual on , 153 ; and circular response , 154 ; and suggestion , 156 ; and the radio speech , 294 Auditorium , influence on audience , 152 Auditor's viewpoint , 143 et seq . Authority , use ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE | 3 |
THE SPEAKERS PERSONAL PROBLEMS | 9 |
THE SPEECH PURPOSE | 52 |
Copyright | |
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