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... while rhetoric maintains it to be a discourse , good or bad depending on
whether you do what the word expresses . If the language - form “ hush ” is
thought of simply in relation to its idea , its action , it is THE ORGANIZING
PRINCIPLE . 3.
... while rhetoric maintains it to be a discourse , good or bad depending on
whether you do what the word expresses . If the language - form “ hush ” is
thought of simply in relation to its idea , its action , it is THE ORGANIZING
PRINCIPLE . 3.
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relation to its idea , its action , it is a word ; if in relation to its thought , its triple
unity of subject , predicate , and thinking act , it is a sentence ; if viewed in relation
to its effect on the mind , causing to hush , then it is a discourse — good if it ...
relation to its idea , its action , it is a word ; if in relation to its thought , its triple
unity of subject , predicate , and thinking act , it is a sentence ; if viewed in relation
to its effect on the mind , causing to hush , then it is a discourse — good if it ...
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Man may and should write correctly by habit and reflex action ; but none but the
inspired artist can give the happy stroke ; and to apply the rhetorical test requires
insight and reflection . Can we not thus account for the excessive amount of time
...
Man may and should write correctly by habit and reflex action ; but none but the
inspired artist can give the happy stroke ; and to apply the rhetorical test requires
insight and reflection . Can we not thus account for the excessive amount of time
...
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Usually his choice selection is that which enables him to display his art ; and this
is not the selection which of itself produces the deepest and truest effect , but one
which requires action , gesticulation , grimaces , contortions , and the full ...
Usually his choice selection is that which enables him to display his art ; and this
is not the selection which of itself produces the deepest and truest effect , but one
which requires action , gesticulation , grimaces , contortions , and the full ...
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Exactly what impression do I wish to leave ? or , Just what action do I wish to
prompt ? When a high - school pupil makes a choice of his graduating theme , he
must be examined as to the ground of his choice . Should he choose , “ Every ...
Exactly what impression do I wish to leave ? or , Just what action do I wish to
prompt ? When a high - school pupil makes a choice of his graduating theme , he
must be examined as to the ground of his choice . Should he choose , “ Every ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Science of Discourse |
| Author | Arnold Tompkins |
| Publisher | The author, 1897 |
| Original from | University of Minnesota |
| Digitized | 26 Aug 2010 |
| Length | 432 pages |
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