Maintains that all rhetoric is "loaded" connotatively, that such loading is neither ethical nor unethical, and that it ought to be used purposefully; revised version of a paper presented at annual convention of National Council of Teachers of English (Atlanta, November 28, 1970). (Editor/RD)

Studies show many experts believe that there is no significant difference between the age when a boy begins to communicate verbally and when a girl begins. (SW)

Since talking about sex is difficult, even those with minor sexual problems or no problems at all sometimes go through life wondering about their sexual adequacy. A few well placed questions could in most cases relieve their concerns. (Author)

Nine eighth grade classes were examined to identify the nature, distribution and patterning of verbal discourse. Included are a description of the categories used (Smith and Meux), a description of the nature of the verbal interaction in science lessons, and a resulting comparison between Australian, American, and New Zealand teachers. (DS)

Undergraduate students were tested to see if the use of verbal information about the structure and representational content of art work aided in retention of information about that work. Results indicated that verbalization can contribute significantly to improved retention of both meaning and structural features. (IS)