From miss bennetts behavior in speech in the passage it can be determined that

technical documents should be clear and precise. basically, clarity is the key element in a successful technical document.

a phrase is a set of word that make a sense, an expression formed by two or more words.

" teacher´s dictum on the possession of human "

" made a pile practicing "

" lived to an impressive age and dies "

a clause, in a grammar way is a series of words that have a complete meaning.

" was irritated by the persecution of those who called themselves "

i am confused, i do not see a speech unless you mean the

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