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Sopher, H. – Engl Lang Teaching, 1969
Descriptors: English, Punctuation, Syntax

Sopher, H. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1977
It is proposed that speech rhythm, adapted to needs of written language, should constitute the basis of sound punctuation. It is the failure to recognize this principle that has led some writers to recommend a punctuation system that is mechanical rather than natural and meaningful. (CHK)
Descriptors: English, Language Rhythm, Punctuation, Sentence Structure
Sopher, H. – IRAL, 1986
Presents a detailed study of two newspaper reports published on the same day and describing the same event. The study reveals (1) different attitudes concerning the need for objectivity in news reporting and (2) the complex and covert nature of the textual features through which bias is communicated. (SED)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Bias, Content Analysis, Discourse Analysis