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... becomes imperative when we consider that we are constantly making or interpreting discourse , talking , writing , or speaking ; or listening or reading . Especially does its value appear in the higher processes of composing and of ...
... becomes imperative when we consider that we are constantly making or interpreting discourse , talking , writing , or speaking ; or listening or reading . Especially does its value appear in the higher processes of composing and of ...
Page 19
... becomes an efficiency which includes the end , and as the law now stands it requires that discourse be an efficient means to a worthy end . It is not only a question of saying the thing well , but whether the thing said is worth saying ...
... becomes an efficiency which includes the end , and as the law now stands it requires that discourse be an efficient means to a worthy end . It is not only a question of saying the thing well , but whether the thing said is worth saying ...
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... become a journalist by studying rules of editorial style and journ- alism . This can be accomplished only by a long course of training to alert and comprehensive thought , and to the power of a quick application of a sound political and ...
... become a journalist by studying rules of editorial style and journ- alism . This can be accomplished only by a long course of training to alert and comprehensive thought , and to the power of a quick application of a sound political and ...
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... become . Coming now to the task of a particular composition , with volume and force of life in general , the author must be moved in each production by A Sincere Purpose . - We have already observed that the effect in the mind addressed ...
... become . Coming now to the task of a particular composition , with volume and force of life in general , the author must be moved in each production by A Sincere Purpose . - We have already observed that the effect in the mind addressed ...
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... become the interesting topic , as when a famous man is called upon to give an account of himself , the case is different ; for then he is the theme of the discourse . But those who need to guard themselves most are least apt to be ...
... become the interesting topic , as when a famous man is called upon to give an account of himself , the case is different ; for then he is the theme of the discourse . But those who need to guard themselves most are least apt to be ...
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