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George F. Hoar: “As I have said, his object is to excite the emotions which, being excited, will be most likely to impel his audience to…”

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As I have said, his object is to excite the emotions which, being excited, will be most likely to impel his audience to think or act as he desires.
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George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

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Hoar discusses the emotional impact an orator aims to achieve with their audience.

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