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Chapter I. The Sub-Deb
A Theme Written and Submitted in Literature Class by Barbara Putnam Archibald, 1917.
DEFINITION OF A THEME:
A theme is a piece of writing, either true or made up by the author, and consisting of Introduction, Body and Conclusion. It should contain Unity, Coherence, Emphasis, Perspecuity, Vivacity, and Presision. It may be ornamented with dialogue, discription and choice quotations.
SUBJECT OF THEME:
An interesting Incident of My Christmas Holadays.
Introduction:
"A tyrant‘s power in rigor is exprest."--DRYDEN.
I have decided to relate with Presision what occurred during my recent Christmas holaday. Although I was away from this school only four days, returning unexpectedly the day after Christmas, a number of Incidents occurred which I believe I should narate.
It is only just and fair that the Upper House, at least, should know of the injustice of my exile, and that it is all the result of
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