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... diction , are the direct opposite of his alleged feelings . Examination of diction , therefore , can help us see the truth despite a writer's attempt to con- ceal it . Suppose the second woman quoted above - the one who had designs on ...
... diction , are the direct opposite of his alleged feelings . Examination of diction , therefore , can help us see the truth despite a writer's attempt to con- ceal it . Suppose the second woman quoted above - the one who had designs on ...
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... Diction ; Clues to Personality and Intention 2.1 Use clues of diction to infer as much as you can about the person who wrote ( or spoke ) each of the following statements : 1. ( a ) He has no pluck . ( b ) He has no guts . ( c ) He has ...
... Diction ; Clues to Personality and Intention 2.1 Use clues of diction to infer as much as you can about the person who wrote ( or spoke ) each of the following statements : 1. ( a ) He has no pluck . ( b ) He has no guts . ( c ) He has ...
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... diction to , 13 , 65-70 ; adapting sentence length to , 218-219 , 220-221 ; and changing standards of style , 160 ... diction as clue to , 61-62 dead wood , 72-73 deductive reasoning , 287-296 denotation , defined , 2 ; changes in , 27 ...
... diction to , 13 , 65-70 ; adapting sentence length to , 218-219 , 220-221 ; and changing standards of style , 160 ... diction as clue to , 61-62 dead wood , 72-73 deductive reasoning , 287-296 denotation , defined , 2 ; changes in , 27 ...
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Denotation and Connotation | 1 |
Diction | 55 |
Other Determinants of Tone | 130 |
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