Kindred Arts: Conversation and Public SpeakingMacmillan, 1929 - 200 Seiten |
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... to mention a few concrete illustrations . A returned traveller in the Holy Land and a devout lady versed in biblical lore , were re- cently seated next each other at dinner . The observations [ 31 ] CONVERSATIONS AT SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.
... to mention a few concrete illustrations . A returned traveller in the Holy Land and a devout lady versed in biblical lore , were re- cently seated next each other at dinner . The observations [ 31 ] CONVERSATIONS AT SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.
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... illustrations , may also result from such re- vision , and solecisms in grammar and con- struction will disappear . But how often do we hear speech put through such a process ruined by poor reading ! This subject deserves another ...
... illustrations , may also result from such re- vision , and solecisms in grammar and con- struction will disappear . But how often do we hear speech put through such a process ruined by poor reading ! This subject deserves another ...
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... illustrations or attempts to " paint a moral , or adorn a tale , ” or a departure from the pertinent or the apposite , or a descent into the frivolous or the paltry , will create a suspicion of insincerity or of consciousness of the ...
... illustrations or attempts to " paint a moral , or adorn a tale , ” or a departure from the pertinent or the apposite , or a descent into the frivolous or the paltry , will create a suspicion of insincerity or of consciousness of the ...
Inhalt
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS | 3 |
EFFECT OF SOCIAL CHANGES IN AMERICA | 10 |
OCCASIONS SUITED TO THE CULTIVATION | 20 |
Urheberrecht | |
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