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... Critic's Qualifications It is true that anyone can pronounce judgment on speeches , and most everyone does , but only a judgment that comes from a qualified critic is worthy of respect . One of the first qualifications we look for in ...
... Critic's Qualifications It is true that anyone can pronounce judgment on speeches , and most everyone does , but only a judgment that comes from a qualified critic is worthy of respect . One of the first qualifications we look for in ...
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... critic should assess also the depth and weight of the ideas presented . A great speech cannot consist of mere eloquent nothings . It must deal with great issues , not with trivial ephemera . And the critic must consider whether the ...
... critic should assess also the depth and weight of the ideas presented . A great speech cannot consist of mere eloquent nothings . It must deal with great issues , not with trivial ephemera . And the critic must consider whether the ...
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... critic should note is not merely whether the speech follows this classical pattern , but whether it proceeds step by step in conformity with the need , the mood , and the expectation of the audience . The hearers may require an analysis ...
... critic should note is not merely whether the speech follows this classical pattern , but whether it proceeds step by step in conformity with the need , the mood , and the expectation of the audience . The hearers may require an analysis ...
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The Study of Speeches | 1 |
WENDELL PHILLIPS PAGE | 9 |
Lincolns First Inaugural | 21 |
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