The Poet and the PoemThe author summarizes his knowledge and lively opinions of the art, dealing with every aspect, from the moment of inspiration through the workshop labors, to publication and interpretation. |
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... stress , and how do we know when we have heard it ? A sound or syllable has three characteristics : volume , pitch and duration . Any of the three may create stress ; but determin- ing stress is even more complicated than this breakdown ...
... stress , and how do we know when we have heard it ? A sound or syllable has three characteristics : volume , pitch and duration . Any of the three may create stress ; but determin- ing stress is even more complicated than this breakdown ...
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... stressed even in the phrase completely worn out , although it is obvious that the last two words receive more emphasis than plete . Which of those two words receives more stress ? It is possible to stress them equally : WORN OUT ; or to ...
... stressed even in the phrase completely worn out , although it is obvious that the last two words receive more emphasis than plete . Which of those two words receives more stress ? It is possible to stress them equally : WORN OUT ; or to ...
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Judson Jerome. lines causes us to stress slightly a syllable that might not receive a stress otherwise . In a prosaic context , that as would probably not be stressed , and such stresses are sometimes called " theoretical stresses " in ...
Judson Jerome. lines causes us to stress slightly a syllable that might not receive a stress otherwise . In a prosaic context , that as would probably not be stressed , and such stresses are sometimes called " theoretical stresses " in ...
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amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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