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His object is to convince the understanding, to persuade the will, to set aflame the heart of his audience or those who read what he says.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “His object is to convince the understanding, to persuade the will, to set aflame the heart of his audience or those who…”
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Hoar describes the objectives of an orator as convincing the mind, persuading the will, and igniting passion in the audience.
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