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ERIC Number: EJ398829
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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Narrative as the Philosopher's Stone: How Russell H. Conwell Changed Lead into Diamonds.
Carlson, A. Cheree
Western Journal of Speech Communication, v53 n4 p342-55 Fall 1989
Performs a Burkean analysis of Russell H. Conwell's once famous speech, "Acres of Diamonds." Reveals that Conwell's success relied upon a masterful transformation of pentadic ratios, in the medium of the "true-life" success story. Illustrates this narrative's power in altering an audience's perception of its role in a greater drama. (SR)
Descriptors: Audience Response, Higher Education, Narration, Persuasive Discourse, Public Speaking, Rhetorical Criticism, Rhetorical Invention, Speeches
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Historical Materials
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Language: English
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